How to Pronounce Protestation

To pronounce "protestation", say PROT-est-at-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌpɹɒtɪsˈteɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

/ˌpɹɒtɪsˈteɪʃən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “protestation”

"protestation" has 4 syllables: prot-est-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does protestation mean?

noun

  1. A formal solemn objection or other declaration
  2. A declaration in common-law pleading, by which the party interposes an oblique allegation or denial of some fact, protesting that it does or does not exist, and at the same time avoiding a direct affirmation or denial.

Words that rhyme with protestation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

protestprotestingremonstranceremonstrationproclamationdenouncementpronunciamentodemonstrance

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "protestation"?▾

"Protestation" has 4 syllables: prot · est · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "protestation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "protestation" is /ˌpɹɒtɪsˈteɪʃən/.

What does "protestation" mean?▾

Protestation: A formal solemn objection or other declaration

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