How to Pronounce Sanitation

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

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sanitation”

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

What does sanitation mean?

noun

  1. The hygienic disposal or recycling of waste.
  2. The policy and practice of protecting health through hygienic measures.

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Words that rhyme with sanitation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

sanitizationsanitisationsanitizingsanitaryhygienichygienecleanlinessdisinfection

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sanitation"?▾

"Sanitation" has 4 syllables: san · it · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "sanitation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sanitation" is /ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən/.

What does "sanitation" mean?▾

Sanitation: The hygienic disposal or recycling of waste.

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