How to Pronounce Volition

To pronounce "volition", say VOL-it-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /vəˈlɪʃ(ə)n/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/vəˈlɪʃ(ə)n/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “volition”

"volition" has 3 syllables: vol-it-ion. It rhymes with disposition and cognition, if that helps it stick.

What does volition mean?

noun

  1. A conscious choice or decision.
  2. The mental power or ability of choosing; the will.

    “Out of all the factors that can influence a person’s decision, none can match the power of his or her own volition.”

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Words that rhyme with volition

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dispositioncognitionambitioneruditionadmonitioncompositionrecognitionjuxtapositionapparitionpositionacquisitioncontrition

Related words

willwillingvoluntarydeterminationdiscretionwillpowerwillingnesswish

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "volition"?▾

"Volition" has 3 syllables: vol · it · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "volition"?▾

The IPA transcription of "volition" is /vəˈlɪʃ(ə)n/.

What does "volition" mean?▾

Volition: A conscious choice or decision.

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