How to Pronounce Penetration

To pronounce "penetration", say PEN-etr-at-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /pɛnɪˈtɹeɪʃ(ə)n/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/pɛnɪˈtɹeɪʃ(ə)n/

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💡 Tip for remembering “penetration”

"penetration" has 4 syllables: pen-etr-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does penetration mean?

noun

  1. The act of penetrating something.

    “Any penetration, however slight, is sufficient to complete the offense.”

  2. Specifically, the insertion of the penis (or similar object) during sexual intercourse.

Words that rhyme with penetration

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

incursioninsightpenetrateperforationpuncturebreachflowinflow

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "penetration"?▾

"Penetration" has 4 syllables: pen · etr · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "penetration"?▾

The IPA transcription of "penetration" is /pɛnɪˈtɹeɪʃ(ə)n/.

What does "penetration" mean?▾

Penetration: The act of penetrating something.

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