How to Pronounce Sophistication

To pronounce "sophistication", say SOPH-ist-ic-at-ion — 5 syllables, IPA /səˌfɪs.tɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

14

Letters

/səˌfɪs.tɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sophistication”

"sophistication" has 5 syllables: soph-ist-ic-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does sophistication mean?

noun

  1. Enlightenment or education.
  2. Cultivated intellectual worldliness; savoir-faire.

Antonyms

provincialism

Words that rhyme with sophistication

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

worldlinessedificationexpertiseknow-howingenuityknowledgeresourcefulnessaccuracy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sophistication"?▾

"Sophistication" has 5 syllables: soph · ist · ic · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "sophistication"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sophistication" is /səˌfɪs.tɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/.

What does "sophistication" mean?▾

Sophistication: Enlightenment or education.

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