How to Pronounce Refutation

To pronounce "refutation", say REF-ut-at-ion — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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REF-ut-at-ion

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💡 Tip for remembering “refutation”

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

What does refutation mean?

noun

  1. An act of refuting or disproving; the disproving of an argument, opinion, testimony, doctrine or theory by argument or countervailing proof; evidence of falseness.
  2. A vocal answer to an attack on one's assertions.

Synonyms

confutationdisproof

Words that rhyme with refutation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

disprooffalsificationdefencedefenserebuttalanswerredargutionresponse

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How many syllables are in "refutation"?▾

"Refutation" has 4 syllables: ref · ut · at · ion.

What does "refutation" mean?▾

Refutation: An act of refuting or disproving; the disproving of an argument, opinion, testimony, doctrine or theory by argument or countervailing proof; evidence of falseness.

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