How to pronounce "annihilation"

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Phonetic Breakdown of "annihilation"

Learn how to break down "annihilation" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

anni-hi-la-tion
4 syllables

Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:

/əˌnaɪ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/
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IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

AH0 N AY2 AH0 L EY1 SH AH0 N
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Definition of "annihilation"

Pronunciation: /əˌnaɪ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/

Noun

  • The act of destroying or otherwise turning into nothing, or nonexistence
  • The act of destroying the form or combination of parts under which a thing exists, so that the name can no longer be applied to it
    Example: "the annihilation of a corporation"
  • The state of being annihilated.
  • The process of a particle and its corresponding antiparticle combining to produce energy.

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