To pronounce "obliteration", say OBL-it-er-at-ion — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
obliteration
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"obliteration" has 5 syllables: obl-it-er-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.
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"Obliteration" has 5 syllables: obl · it · er · at · ion.
Obliteration: The total destruction of something.
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