How to Pronounce Migration

To pronounce "migration", say MIGR-at-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /maɪˈɡɹeɪʃ(ə)n/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/maɪˈɡɹeɪʃ(ə)n/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “migration”

"migration" has 3 syllables: migr-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does migration mean?

noun

  1. An instance of moving to live in another place for a while.
  2. Seasonal moving of animals, as mammals, birds or fish, especially between breeding and non-breeding areas.

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Words that rhyme with migration

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

transmigrationimmigratemigratoryemigrantemigrationemigraterelocationimmigrant

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "migration"?▾

"Migration" has 3 syllables: migr · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "migration"?▾

The IPA transcription of "migration" is /maɪˈɡɹeɪʃ(ə)n/.

What does "migration" mean?▾

Migration: An instance of moving to live in another place for a while.

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