To pronounce "negation", say NEG-at-ion — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
negation
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NEG-at-ion
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"negation" has 3 syllables: neg-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Negation" has 3 syllables: neg · at · ion.
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