How to Pronounce Summation

To pronounce "summation", say SUMM-at-ion — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

SUMM-at-ion

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💡 Tip for remembering “summation”

"summation" has 3 syllables: summ-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does summation mean?

noun

  1. A summarization.
  2. An adding up of a series of items.

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Words that rhyme with summation

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trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

rundownadditionplussummarisesummarizationsummarizewrap-uprecapitulation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "summation"?▾

"Summation" has 3 syllables: summ · at · ion.

What does "summation" mean?▾

Summation: A summarization.

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