How to Pronounce Medication

To pronounce "medication", say MED-ic-at-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /mɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/mɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “medication”

"medication" has 4 syllables: med-ic-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does medication mean?

noun

  1. A medicine, or all the medicines regularly taken by a patient.
  2. The administration of medicine.

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Words that rhyme with medication

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

medicinemedicamentdosagedoseprescriptiondrugmedicinalpharmaceutical

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "medication"?▾

"Medication" has 4 syllables: med · ic · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "medication"?▾

The IPA transcription of "medication" is /mɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/.

What does "medication" mean?▾

Medication: A medicine, or all the medicines regularly taken by a patient.

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