How to Pronounce Scintillation

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

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4

Syllables

13

Letters

/ˌsɪntɪˈleɪʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “scintillation”

"scintillation" has 4 syllables: scint-ill-at-ion.

What does scintillation mean?

noun

  1. A flash of light; a spark.
  2. The twinkling of a star or other celestial body caused by turbulence in the Earth's atmosphere.

Related words

sparklingsparkleglistenglitterglistertwinklecountingflash

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "scintillation"?▾

"Scintillation" has 4 syllables: scint · ill · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "scintillation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "scintillation" is /ˌsɪntɪˈleɪʃən/.

What does "scintillation" mean?▾

Scintillation: A flash of light; a spark.

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