How to Pronounce Prostration

To pronounce "prostration", say PROSTR-at-ion — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

11

Letters

PROSTR-at-ion

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💡 Tip for remembering “prostration”

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

What does prostration mean?

noun

  1. The act or condition of prostrating oneself (lying flat), as a sign of humility.
  2. A part of the ordination of Catholic and Orthodox priests.

    “The ordination ceremony includes a variety of rituals, rich in meaning and history, e.g., the prostration, laying on of hands, anointing of hands, giving of the chalice and paten, and sign of peace. — Diocese of Rochester, NY”

Synonyms

sujud

Words that rhyme with prostration

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

humiliationself-abasementsupplicationreverencekneelinggenuflectioncontritionsuccumbence

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "prostration"?▾

"Prostration" has 3 syllables: prostr · at · ion.

What does "prostration" mean?▾

Prostration: The act or condition of prostrating oneself (lying flat), as a sign of humility.

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