How to Pronounce Phonation

To pronounce "phonation", say PHON-at-ion — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

PHON-at-ion

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💡 Tip for remembering “phonation”

"phonation" has 3 syllables: phon-at-ion. It rhymes with conation and pronation, if that helps it stick.

What does phonation mean?

noun

  1. The process of producing vocal sound by the vibration of the vocal folds that is in turn modified by the resonance of the vocal tract.

Words that rhyme with phonation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

conationpronationzonation

Related words

breathyphonetizationphoneticizationpharyngealizationphonologizationphononphonemizationplosivization

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "phonation"?▾

"Phonation" has 3 syllables: phon · at · ion.

What does "phonation" mean?▾

Phonation: The process of producing vocal sound by the vibration of the vocal folds that is in turn modified by the resonance of the vocal tract.

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