How to Pronounce Submission

To pronounce "submission", say SUBM-iss-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /səbˈmɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/səbˈmɪʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “submission”

"submission" has 3 syllables: subm-iss-ion. It rhymes with disposition and cognition, if that helps it stick.

What does submission mean?

noun

  1. The act of submitting or yielding; surrender.
  2. The act of submitting or giving e.g. a completed piece of work.

    “Any submissions received after Friday will have marks deducted for lateness.”

Synonyms

acquiescencecapitulationconcessiongiving inobeyancesubmittalyielding

Antonyms

controlrebellion

Words that rhyme with submission

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dispositioncognitionambitioneruditionadmonitionvolitioncompositionrecognitionjuxtapositionapparitionpositionacquisition

Related words

entrycompliancesubmitrenditionsubjugationremissionsurrendersubmittal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "submission"?▾

"Submission" has 3 syllables: subm · iss · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "submission"?▾

The IPA transcription of "submission" is /səbˈmɪʃən/.

What does "submission" mean?▾

Submission: The act of submitting or yielding; surrender.

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