How to Pronounce Situations

To pronounce "situations", say SIT-uat-ions — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

SIT-uat-ions

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💡 Tip for remembering “situations”

"situations" has 3 syllables: sit-uat-ions. It rhymes with ramifications and inclinations, if that helps it stick.

What does situations mean?

noun

  1. The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs.

    “The United States is in an awkward situation with debt default looming.”

  2. The way in which something is positioned vis-à-vis its surroundings.

    “The Botanical Gardens are in a delightful situation on the river bank.”

Synonyms

conditionset up

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Words that rhyme with situations

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ramificationsinclinationsaspirationsoscillationsoperationsindicationsobservationsconnotationsobligationsallegationsprivationsrelations

Related words

positionspotplaceofficesitepostslotberth

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "situations"?▾

"Situations" has 3 syllables: sit · uat · ions.

What does "situations" mean?▾

Situations: The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs.

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