How to Pronounce Proliferation

To pronounce "proliferation", say PROL-if-er-at-ion — 5 syllables, IPA /pɹəˌlɪfəˈɹeɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/pɹəˌlɪfəˈɹeɪʃən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “proliferation”

"proliferation" has 5 syllables: prol-if-er-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does proliferation mean?

noun

  1. The process by which an organism produces others of its kind; breeding, propagation, procreation, reproduction.
  2. The act of increasing or rising; augmentation, amplification, enlargement, escalation, aggrandizement.

Words that rhyme with proliferation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

breedingreproductioninfestationmushroomingbloomexpansionfloodinginundation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "proliferation"?▾

"Proliferation" has 5 syllables: prol · if · er · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "proliferation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "proliferation" is /pɹəˌlɪfəˈɹeɪʃən/.

What does "proliferation" mean?▾

Proliferation: The process by which an organism produces others of its kind; breeding, propagation, procreation, reproduction.

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