How to Pronounce Radiation

To pronounce "radiation", say RAD-iat-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /ɹaɪ.di.ˈaɪ.ʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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9

Letters

/ɹaɪ.di.ˈaɪ.ʃən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “radiation”

"radiation" has 3 syllables: rad-iat-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does radiation mean?

noun

  1. The shooting forth of anything from a point or surface, like diverging rays of light.

    “heat radiation”

  2. The process of radiating waves or particles.

Words that rhyme with radiation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

radioactivitylightradiologicalx-rayultravioletatomicradiometricradioactive

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "radiation"?▾

"Radiation" has 3 syllables: rad · iat · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "radiation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "radiation" is /ɹaɪ.di.ˈaɪ.ʃən/.

What does "radiation" mean?▾

Radiation: The shooting forth of anything from a point or surface, like diverging rays of light.

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