How to Pronounce Vibration

To pronounce "vibration", say VIBR-at-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /vaɪˈbɹeɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/vaɪˈbɹeɪʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “vibration”

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

What does vibration mean?

noun

  1. The act of vibrating or the condition of being vibrated.
  2. Any periodic process, especially a rapid linear motion of a body about an equilibrium position.

Words that rhyme with vibration

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

oscillationshakingshakinesstremorquiveringtremblingquiverpalpitation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "vibration"?▾

"Vibration" has 3 syllables: vibr · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "vibration"?▾

The IPA transcription of "vibration" is /vaɪˈbɹeɪʃən/.

What does "vibration" mean?▾

Vibration: The act of vibrating or the condition of being vibrated.

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