How to Pronounce Privation

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

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/pɹaɪˈveɪʃən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “privation”

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

What does privation mean?

noun

  1. The state of being deprived of or lacking an attribute formerly or properly possessed; the loss or absence of such an attribute.
  2. The state of being very poor, and lacking the basic necessities of life.

Words that rhyme with privation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

deprivationwantdeprivaldestitutiondenialhardshipdivestmentlackingness

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "privation"?▾

"Privation" has 3 syllables: priv · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "privation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "privation" is /pɹaɪˈveɪʃən/.

What does "privation" mean?▾

Privation: The state of being deprived of or lacking an attribute formerly or properly possessed; the loss or absence of such an attribute.

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