How to Pronounce Recitation

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

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˌɹɛsəˈteɪʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “recitation”

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

What does recitation mean?

noun

  1. The act of publicly reciting something previously memorized.
  2. The material recited.

Words that rhyme with recitation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

recitalreadingnarrativestoryenunciationreadspeechtale

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "recitation"?▾

"Recitation" has 4 syllables: rec · it · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "recitation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "recitation" is /ˌɹɛsəˈteɪʃən/.

What does "recitation" mean?▾

Recitation: The act of publicly reciting something previously memorized.

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