How to Pronounce Punctuation

To pronounce "punctuation", say PUNCT-uat-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌpəŋktʃuˈeɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˌpəŋktʃuˈeɪʃən/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/pˌʌŋktʃuːˈeɪʃən/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “punctuation”

"punctuation" has 3 syllables: punct-uat-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does punctuation mean?

noun

  1. A set of symbols and marks which are used to clarify meaning in text by separating strings of words into clauses, phrases and sentences.
  2. An act of punctuating.

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Words that rhyme with punctuation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "punctuation"?▾

"Punctuation" has 3 syllables: punct · uat · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "punctuation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "punctuation" is /ˌpəŋktʃuˈeɪʃən/.

What does "punctuation" mean?▾

Punctuation: A set of symbols and marks which are used to clarify meaning in text by separating strings of words into clauses, phrases and sentences.

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