Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

inauguration

/ɪˌnɑ.ɡjəˈɹeɪʃən/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.57 in modern English

Syllables: in-au-gu-ra-tion
IPA: /ɪˌnɑ.ɡjəˈɹeɪʃən/

13

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

5

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The act of inaugurating, or inducting into office with solemnity; investiture by appropriate ceremonies.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The formal beginning, initiation, or entry into service of any movement, enterprise, building, event, etc.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Near-synonym: dedication"
"The inauguration of the new bar was a success, with plenty of discounts."
"Not a year goes by without the inauguration of new metros or light rail lines somewhere in the world."

Etymology

From Middle French inauguration.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ɪˌnɑ.ɡjəˈɹeɪʃən/
British English: /ɪˌnɔːɡ(j)ʊˈɹeɪʃən/

Usage

Inflected Forms

inaugurations (plural)

Derived Forms

preinauguration reinauguration

Synonyms

dedication startup inaugural

Rhymes With

information education situation population station association administration operation organization nation location application

Questions

How do you pronounce inauguration?: The recorded pronunciation is /ɪˌnɑ.ɡjəˈɹeɪʃən/.
What does inauguration mean?: The act of inaugurating, or inducting into office with solemnity; investiture by appropriate ceremonies.
Where does inauguration come from?: From Middle French inauguration.

How to pronounce inauguration

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