How to Pronounce Recommendation

To pronounce "recommendation", say REC-omm-end-at-ion — 5 syllables, IPA /ˌɹɛkəmənˈdeɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

14

Letters

/ˌɹɛkəmənˈdeɪʃən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “recommendation”

"recommendation" has 5 syllables: rec-omm-end-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does recommendation mean?

noun

  1. An act of recommending.
  2. That which is recommended.

Words that rhyme with recommendation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

testimonialadviseadvicerecommendendorsementproposeadvisedproposal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "recommendation"?▾

"Recommendation" has 5 syllables: rec · omm · end · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "recommendation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "recommendation" is /ˌɹɛkəmənˈdeɪʃən/.

What does "recommendation" mean?▾

Recommendation: An act of recommending.

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