How to Pronounce Replication

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

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ɹɛplɪˈkeɪʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “replication”

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

What does replication mean?

noun

  1. The process by which an object, person, place or idea may be copied mimicked or reproduced.
  2. Copy; reproduction.

    “That painting is an almost exact replication of a famous Rembrandt painting.”

Synonyms

carbon copycopycopyingduplicateduplicationimitationrepeatrepetition

Words that rhyme with replication

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

reproductionreplicareplicatecloningduplicationduplicatereproducecopying

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "replication"?▾

"Replication" has 4 syllables: repl · ic · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "replication"?▾

The IPA transcription of "replication" is /ɹɛplɪˈkeɪʃən/.

What does "replication" mean?▾

Replication: The process by which an object, person, place or idea may be copied mimicked or reproduced.

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