How to Pronounce Recrimination

To pronounce "recrimination", say RECR-im-in-at-ion — 5 syllables, IPA /ɹiˌkɹɪməˈneɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

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Letters

/ɹiˌkɹɪməˈneɪʃən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “recrimination”

"recrimination" has 5 syllables: recr-im-in-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does recrimination mean?

noun

  1. The act of recriminating.
  2. A counter or mutual accusation.

Words that rhyme with recrimination

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

retaliationretributionreprisalcriminationself-recriminationaccriminationincriminationreproaching

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "recrimination"?▾

"Recrimination" has 5 syllables: recr · im · in · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "recrimination"?▾

The IPA transcription of "recrimination" is /ɹiˌkɹɪməˈneɪʃən/.

What does "recrimination" mean?▾

Recrimination: The act of recriminating.

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