How to Pronounce Orientation

To pronounce "orientation", say OR-ient-at-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌɔɹiɛnˈteɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

orientation

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˌɔɹiɛnˈteɪʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “orientation”

"orientation" has 4 syllables: or-ient-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does orientation mean?

noun

  1. The determination of the relative position of something or someone.
  2. The relative physical position or direction of something.

Antonyms

disorientation

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Words that rhyme with orientation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

orientedreorientationdirectionalalignmentpositioningpositionpathfindertrajectory

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "orientation"?▾

"Orientation" has 4 syllables: or · ient · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "orientation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "orientation" is /ˌɔɹiɛnˈteɪʃən/.

What does "orientation" mean?▾

Orientation: The determination of the relative position of something or someone.

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