How to Pronounce Oblivion

To pronounce "oblivion", say OBL-iv-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈblɪvɪən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/əˈblɪvɪən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “oblivion”

"oblivion" has 3 syllables: obl-iv-ion. It rhymes with bolivian and vivian, if that helps it stick.

What does oblivion mean?

noun

The state of forgetting completely, of being oblivious, unconscious, unaware, as when sleeping, drunk, or dead.
“He regularly drank himself into oblivion.”
The state of being completely forgotten, of being reduced to a state of non-existence, extinction, or nothingness, incl. through war and destruction. (Figuratively) for an area like hell, a wasteland.
“Due to modern technology, many more people and much more information will not slip into oblivion, contrary to what happened throughout history until now.”

verb

To consign to oblivion; to efface utterly.

Synonyms

forgetness

Antonyms

resurrection

Words that rhyme with oblivion

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bolivian vivian vivien vivienne

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "oblivion"?▾

"Oblivion" has 3 syllables: obl · iv · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "oblivion"?▾

The IPA transcription of "oblivion" is /əˈblɪvɪən/.

What does "oblivion" mean?▾

Oblivion: The state of forgetting completely, of being oblivious, unconscious, unaware, as when sleeping, drunk, or dead.

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