How many syllables in β€œcommunication”?

Communication

5

five syllables

/K AH0 M Y UW0 N AH0 K EY1 SH AH0 N/

Rhymes with 5 Syllables

Words that rhyme with β€œcommunication” and have the same syllable count

10 words

How to Count Syllables

  • β†’ Each syllable contains one vowel sound (not necessarily one vowel letter).
  • β†’ Clap method: clap your hands once for each β€œbeat” as you say the word aloud.
  • β†’ Chin method: place your hand under your chin β€” it drops once per syllable.
  • β†’ Silent letters and consonant clusters don't add syllables β€” only vowel sounds do.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many syllables does "communication" have?

"Communication" has 5 syllables. It is broken into 5 parts when spoken aloud.

How do you break "communication" into syllables?

"Communication" has 5 syllables. Each syllable corresponds to one vowel sound in the word.

Why does syllable count matter?

Syllable count is important in poetry (for meter and rhythm), language learning (for pronunciation), reading instruction, and speech therapy. Words with the same syllable count can be swapped in poetry without breaking the rhythm.

What words rhyme with "communication" and have the same syllable count?

Words that rhyme with "communication" and also have 5 syllables include: exhilaration, gratification, exasperation, prevarication, anticipation. These are useful for writing metrically consistent poetry.