How to Pronounce Novation

To pronounce "novation", say NOV-at-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /noʊˈveɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/noʊˈveɪʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “novation”

"novation" has 3 syllables: nov-at-ion. It rhymes with novatian, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: novatian — easy to mix up when writing.

What does novation mean?

noun

  1. Replacement of a contract with one or more new contracts, in particular in financial markets the replacement of a contract between a particular buyer and seller with contracts between the clearing house and each party.
  2. A new contract between the original contracting parties whereby the first obligation is extinguished and a new obligation is substituted.

Words that rhyme with novation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

novatian

Related words

innovationnotationreexchangechangeoutsupplantingrefinancingswappinginterchanging

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "novation"?▾

"Novation" has 3 syllables: nov · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "novation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "novation" is /noʊˈveɪʃən/.

What does "novation" mean?▾

Novation: Replacement of a contract with one or more new contracts, in particular in financial markets the replacement of a contract between a particular buyer and seller with contracts between the clearing house and each party.

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