To pronounce "truncation", say TRUNC-at-ion — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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TRUNC-at-ion
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"truncation" has 3 syllables: trunc-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Truncation" has 3 syllables: trunc · at · ion.
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