How to Pronounce Pronunciation

To pronounce "pronunciation", say PRON-unc-iat-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /pɹəˌnənsiˈeɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

13

Letters

/pɹəˌnənsiˈeɪʃən/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/pɹənˌʌnsɪˈeɪʃən/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “pronunciation”

"pronunciation" has 4 syllables: pron-unc-iat-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does pronunciation mean?

noun

  1. The formal or informal way in which a word is made to sound when spoken.

    “What is the pronunciation of "hiccough"?”

  2. The way in which the words of a language are made to sound when speaking.

    “His Italian pronunciation is terrible.”

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Words that rhyme with pronunciation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

voiceaccentconsonantmakingrulingjudgmentdebatediction

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pronunciation"?▾

"Pronunciation" has 4 syllables: pron · unc · iat · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "pronunciation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pronunciation" is /pɹəˌnənsiˈeɪʃən/.

What does "pronunciation" mean?▾

Pronunciation: The formal or informal way in which a word is made to sound when spoken.

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