How to Pronounce Petition

To pronounce "petition", say PET-it-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /pəˈtɪ.ʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/pəˈtɪ.ʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “petition”

"petition" has 3 syllables: pet-it-ion. It rhymes with disposition and cognition, if that helps it stick.

What does petition mean?

noun

  1. A formal, written request made to an official person or organized body, often containing many signatures.
  2. A compilation of signatures built in order to exert moral authority in support of a specific cause.

verb

  1. To make a request to, commonly in written form.

    “The villagers petitioned the council to demolish the dangerous building.”

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Words that rhyme with petition

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dispositioncognitionambitioneruditionadmonitionvolitioncompositionrecognitionjuxtapositionapparitionpositionacquisition

Related words

requestorisoncommunionprayerclaimcomplainantsolicitationappeal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "petition"?▾

"Petition" has 3 syllables: pet · it · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "petition"?▾

The IPA transcription of "petition" is /pəˈtɪ.ʃən/.

What does "petition" mean?▾

Petition: A formal, written request made to an official person or organized body, often containing many signatures.

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