How to Pronounce Syncopation

To pronounce "syncopation", say SYNCOP-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

11

Letters

SYNCOP-at-ion

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💡 Tip for remembering “syncopation”

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

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Words that rhyme with syncopation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

syncoperagtimecontractionhaplologyaphoresisprocopeproparalepsisapophony

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How many syllables are in "syncopation"?▾

"Syncopation" has 3 syllables: syncop · at · ion.

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