How to Pronounce Meditation

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

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/mɛdɪˈteɪʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “meditation”

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

What does meditation mean?

noun

  1. A devotional exercise of, or leading to contemplation.
  2. A contemplative discourse, often on a religious or philosophical subject.

Words that rhyme with meditation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

contemplationmusingthoughtfulnessreflexionreflectionruminationmediationsit-in

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "meditation"?▾

"Meditation" has 4 syllables: med · it · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "meditation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "meditation" is /mɛdɪˈteɪʃən/.

What does "meditation" mean?▾

Meditation: A devotional exercise of, or leading to contemplation.

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