How to Pronounce Plantation

To pronounce "plantation", say PLANT-at-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /plænˈteɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/plænˈteɪʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “plantation”

"plantation" has 3 syllables: plant-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does plantation mean?

noun

  1. A large farm; estate or area of land designated for agricultural growth. Often includes housing for the owner and workers.
  2. An area where trees are planted for commercial purposes.

Words that rhyme with plantation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

farmerfarmfarmingfieldagriculturecultivationranchreplanting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "plantation"?▾

"Plantation" has 3 syllables: plant · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "plantation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "plantation" is /plænˈteɪʃən/.

What does "plantation" mean?▾

Plantation: A large farm; estate or area of land designated for agricultural growth. Often includes housing for the owner and workers.

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