How to Pronounce Peroration

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

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/pɛɹɒˈɹeɪʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “peroration”

"peroration" has 4 syllables: per-or-at-ion.

What does peroration mean?

noun

  1. The concluding section of a discourse, either written or oral, in which the orator or writer sums up and commends his topic to his audience, particularly as used in the technical sense of a component of ancient Roman oratorical delivery.
  2. A discourse or rhetorical argument in general.

Related words

outroductionpostambleepilogueconclusionenumerationwrap-upconcludingending

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "peroration"?▾

"Peroration" has 4 syllables: per · or · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "peroration"?▾

The IPA transcription of "peroration" is /pɛɹɒˈɹeɪʃən/.

What does "peroration" mean?▾

Peroration: The concluding section of a discourse, either written or oral, in which the orator or writer sums up and commends his topic to his audience, particularly as used in the technical sense of a component of ancient Roman oratorical delivery.

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