How to Pronounce Station

To pronounce "station", say STAT-ion — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsteɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

station

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying station, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

Syllables

Letters

/ˈsteɪʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “station”

"station" has 2 syllables: stat-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does station mean?

noun

A stopping place.
A place where workers are stationed.

verb

(usually passive) To put in place to perform a task.
“I was stationed on the pier.”
To put in place to perform military duty.
“I was stationed at Fort Richie.”

Synonyms

channel sta stn farm ranch base military base

Hear “station” in real sentences

Real example sentences from Tatoeba (CC-BY) — tap to hear each one, or see it used on YouGlish.

Words that rhyme with station

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidation indignation exhilaration veneration elation condemnation gratification inclination aspiration desolation affirmation rumination

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "station"?▾

"Station" has 2 syllables: stat · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "station"?▾

The IPA transcription of "station" is /ˈsteɪʃən/.

What does "station" mean?▾

Station: A stopping place.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “station” in the full dictionary →