How to Pronounce Observations

To pronounce "observations", say OBS-erv-at-ions — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃənz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

/ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃənz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “observations”

"observations" has 4 syllables: obs-erv-at-ions. It rhymes with ramifications and inclinations, if that helps it stick.

What does observations mean?

noun

  1. The act of observing, and the fact of being observed (see observance)
  2. The act of noting and recording some event; or the record of such noting.

Words that rhyme with observations

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ramificationsinclinationsaspirationsoscillationsoperationsindicationssituationsconnotationsobligationsallegationsprivationsrelations

Related words

noticeremarkobservancewatchingreflexionreflectionadvicearguments

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "observations"?▾

"Observations" has 4 syllables: obs · erv · at · ions.

What is the IPA transcription of "observations"?▾

The IPA transcription of "observations" is /ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃənz/.

What does "observations" mean?▾

Observations: The act of observing, and the fact of being observed (see observance)

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