How to Pronounce Reclamation

To pronounce "reclamation", say RECL-am-at-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /(ˌ)ɹɛkləˈmeɪʃn̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/(ˌ)ɹɛkləˈmeɪʃn̩/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “reclamation”

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

What does reclamation mean?

noun

  1. The act of reclaiming or the state of being reclaimed.
  2. The recovery of a wasteland, or of flooded land so it can be cultivated.

Words that rhyme with reclamation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

rehabilitationrenewalrevivalreformationrecapturereinstatementrecoveryrestore

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "reclamation"?▾

"Reclamation" has 4 syllables: recl · am · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "reclamation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "reclamation" is /(ˌ)ɹɛkləˈmeɪʃn̩/.

What does "reclamation" mean?▾

Reclamation: The act of reclaiming or the state of being reclaimed.

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