How to Pronounce Purification

To pronounce "purification", say PUR-if-ic-at-ion — 5 syllables, IPA /ˌpjʊəɹɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

12

Letters

/ˌpjʊəɹɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “purification”

"purification" has 5 syllables: pur-if-ic-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does purification mean?

noun

  1. The act or process of purifying; the removal of impurities.
  2. A religious act or rite in which a defiled person is made clean or free from sin.

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Words that rhyme with purification

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

depurationcleansingpurifypurifyinglustrationpurgesanitationdecontamination

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "purification"?▾

"Purification" has 5 syllables: pur · if · ic · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "purification"?▾

The IPA transcription of "purification" is /ˌpjʊəɹɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/.

What does "purification" mean?▾

Purification: The act or process of purifying; the removal of impurities.

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