How to Pronounce Termination

To pronounce "termination", say TERM-in-at-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /tɚmɪˈneɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/tɚmɪˈneɪʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “termination”

"termination" has 4 syllables: term-in-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does termination mean?

noun

  1. The process of terminating or the state of being terminated.
  2. The process of firing an employee; ending one's employment at a business for any reason.

Synonyms

endingabortioninduced abortionborderedgeendlimitlip

Antonyms

continuation

Words that rhyme with termination

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

expiryendingexpirationconclusionterminateddiscontinuationcessationterminate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "termination"?▾

"Termination" has 4 syllables: term · in · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "termination"?▾

The IPA transcription of "termination" is /tɚmɪˈneɪʃən/.

What does "termination" mean?▾

Termination: The process of terminating or the state of being terminated.

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