How to Pronounce Population

To pronounce "population", say pop-ul-AT-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌpɑpjəˈɫeɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˌpɑpjəˈɫeɪʃən/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/pˌɒpjʊlˈeɪʃən/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “population”

Break "population" into 4 beats and lean on "AT" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does population mean?

noun

  1. The people living within a political or geographical boundary.

    “The population of New Jersey will not stand for this!”

  2. (by extension) The people with a given characteristic.

    “India has the third-largest population of English-speakers in the world.”

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Words that rhyme with population

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

universepopulatingcensusdemographydemographicsdemographicaldemographiccountry

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "population"?▾

"Population" has 4 syllables: pop · ul · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "population"?▾

The IPA transcription of "population" is /ˌpɑpjəˈɫeɪʃən/.

What does "population" mean?▾

Population: The people living within a political or geographical boundary.

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