How to Pronounce Prorogation

To pronounce "prorogation", say PROR-og-at-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /pɹəʊɹəˈɡeɪʃn̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/pɹəʊɹəˈɡeɪʃn̩/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “prorogation”

"prorogation" has 4 syllables: pror-og-at-ion.

What does prorogation mean?

noun

  1. Causing something to last longer or remain in effect longer; prolongation, continuance.
  2. The action of proroguing an assembly, especially a parliament; discontinuance of meetings for a given period of time, without dissolution.

Synonyms

cunctationhold-up

Related words

prolongationlengtheningextendedextensioncontinuancecontinuationpostponementdeferment

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "prorogation"?▾

"Prorogation" has 4 syllables: pror · og · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "prorogation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "prorogation" is /pɹəʊɹəˈɡeɪʃn̩/.

What does "prorogation" mean?▾

Prorogation: Causing something to last longer or remain in effect longer; prolongation, continuance.

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