Words that rhyme with “explanation”
We found 728 perfect rhymes for explanation (4 syllables). Bold words are common everyday words.
2 syllables (3)
3 syllables (66)
- cessation
- citation
- creation
- cremation
- dictation
- dilation
- donation
- duration
- filtration
- fixation
- flotation
- formation
- foundation
- frustration
- gestation
- inflation
- location
- migration
- notation
- ovation
- plantation
- probation
- quotation
- relation
- rotation
- salvation
- sedation
- sensation
- starvation
- summation
- temptation
- translation
- vacation
- vocation
- ablation
- carnation
- castration
- causation
- cetacean
- conflation
- crustacean
- dalmatian
- damnation
- deflation
- elation
- flirtation
- gradation
- gyration
- hydration
- lactation
- libration
- ligation
- mutation
- narration
- negation
- nitration
- oration
- predation
- privation
- proration
- prostration
- reflation
- stagflation
- stagnation
- taxation
- vibration
4 syllables (318)
- aberration
- accusation
- activation
- admiration
- adoration
- aggravation
- agitation
- allegation
- alteration
- altercation
- amputation
- animation
- application
- arbitration
- augmentation
- aviation
- calculation
- cancellation
- celebration
- combination
- commendation
- compensation
- compilation
- complication
- concentration
- condemnation
- condensation
- confirmation
- confrontation
- congregation
- conservation
- consolation
- constellation
- constipation
- consultation
- conversation
- coronation
- corporation
- correlation
- culmination
- declaration
- decoration
- dedication
- degradation
- dehydration
- delegation
- demonstration
- deprivation
- desecration
- designation
- desperation
- destination
- detonation
- devastation
- deviation
- dispensation
- dissertation
- domination
- education
- elevation
- estimation
- exclamation
- exhumation
- expectation
- expiration
- exploitation
- exploration
- fabrication
- fascination
- federation
- fumigation
- generation
- graduation
- hesitation
- hibernation
- illustration
- imitation
- immigration
- implication
- incantation
- incarnation
- incubation
- indication
- indignation
- infestation
- infiltration
- inflammation
- information
- inhalation
- innovation
- inspiration
- installation
- insulation
- integration
- invitation
- irrigation
- irritation
- isolation
- laceration
- legislation
- levitation
- liberation
- limitation
- liquidation
- litigation
- lubrication
- masturbation
- medication
- meditation
- moderation
- molestation
- motivation
- mutilation
- navigation
- nomination
- obligation
- observation
- occupation
- operation
- penetration
- perspiration
- population
- preparation
- presentation
- preservation
- provocation
- publication
- punctuation
- radiation
- realization
- recitation
- recreation
- registration
- regulation
- relaxation
- relocation
- renovation
- reputation
- reservation
- resignation
- respiration
- revelation
- sanitation
- saturation
- separation
- simulation
- situation
- speculation
- stimulation
- stipulation
- strangulation
- suffocation
- termination
- transformation
- transportation
- vaccination
- ventilation
- vindication
- violation
- visitation
- abdication
- abnegation
- abrogation
- acclamation
- acclimation
- adaptation
- adulation
- advocation
- affectation
- affirmation
- aggregation
- allocation
- annexation
- annotation
- appellation
- approbation
- aspiration
- automation
- avocation
- bifurcation
- calibration
- cogitation
- collocation
- coloration
- commutation
- computation
- confiscation
- conflagration
- conjugation
- connotation
- consecration
- consternation
- consummation
- contemplation
- convocation
- cultivation
- defamation
- deformation
- demarcation
- deportation
- depravation
- depredation
- derivation
- desiccation
- desolation
- dilatation
- disinflation
- dislocation
- disputation
- dissipation
- distillation
- divination
- duplication
- elongation
- emanation
- embarkation
- emigration
- emulation
- equitation
- escalation
- evocation
- excavation
- excitation
- exhalation
- exhortation
- explication
- extrication
- fermentation
- fibrillation
- figuration
- fluctuation
- fluoridation
- foliation
- formulation
- fragmentation
- gastrulation
- germination
- glaciation
- granulation
- gravitation
- habitation
- hyphenation
- ideation
- implantation
- importation
- impregnation
- imputation
- inclination
- incrustation
- indentation
- indexation
- instigation
- intimation
- intonation
- inundation
- invocation
- iteration
- jubilation
- machination
- malformation
- maturation
- mediation
- menstruation
- ministration
- miscreation
- mitigation
- modulation
- nucleation
- obfuscation
- orchestration
- ordination
- oscillation
- ostentation
- ovulation
- oxidation
- pagination
- palpitation
- perforation
- permutation
- perturbation
- pigmentation
- pollination
- proclamation
- procreation
- profanation
- propagation
- protestation
- recantation
- reclamation
- reformation
- refutation
- rehydration
- reparation
- replication
- restoration
- retardation
- revocation
- rumination
- segmentation
- segregation
5 syllables (275)
- abomination
- acceleration
- accommodation
- accumulation
- administration
- affiliation
- alienation
- annihilation
- anticipation
- appreciation
- approximation
- assassination
- association
- authorization
- certification
- civilization
- clarification
- classification
- collaboration
- colonization
- communication
- confederation
- configuration
- consideration
- contamination
- continuation
- cooperation
- corroboration
- decapitation
- degeneration
- deliberation
- determination
- discoloration
- discrimination
- disinformation
- elimination
- emancipation
- evacuation
- evaluation
- exaggeration
- examination
- exhilaration
- extermination
- fertilization
- gratification
- hallucination
- humiliation
- illumination
- imagination
- incarceration
- incrimination
- infatuation
- initiation
- interpretation
- interrogation
- intoxication
- investigation
- justification
- manipulation
- miscalculation
- modification
- multiplication
- negotiation
- notification
- organisation
- organization
- orientation
- participation
- procrastination
- proliferation
- pronunciation
- purification
- recommendation
- recrimination
- regeneration
- representation
- solicitation
- sophistication
- verification
- abbreviation
- accreditation
- adjudication
- adulteration
- agglomeration
- alleviation
- amalgamation
- amelioration
- amortization
- amplification
- appropriation
- argumentation
- articulation
- assimilation
- attenuation
- authentication
- balkanization
- canonization
- capitulation
- cauterization
- centralization
- coagulation
- codification
- cogeneration
- cohabitation
- colorization
- commemoration
- communization
- concatenation
- conciliation
- confabulation
- conglomeration
- congratulation
- consolidation
- coordination
- decaffeination
- deceleration
- defenestration
- deforestation
- deification
- delineation
- demodulation
- demonization
- denomination
- denunciation
- depopulation
- depreciation
- deregulation
- desalination
- desegregation
- detoxication
- devaluation
- disembarkation
- disinclination
- disintegration
- dissemination
- dissociation
- documentation
- domestication
- dramatization
- echolocation
- edification
- ejaculation
- elaboration
- enumeration
- equalization
- equivocation
- eradication
- evaporation
- exacerbation
- exasperation
- exfoliation
- exoneration
- expatriation
- expropriation
- extrapolation
- facilitation
- falsification
- fortification
- gasification
- gentrification
- globalization
- glorification
- harmonization
- hybridization
- hydrogenation
- hyperinflation
- immunization
- impersonation
- implementation
- improvisation
- inactivation
- inauguration
- incorporation
- indoctrination
- inhabitation
- inoculation
- insemination
- insinuation
- instantiation
- instrumentation
- intimidation
- invalidation
- ionization
- irradiation
- legalization
- localization
- magnetization
- magnification
- manifestation
- maximization
- mechanization
- misallocation
- misapplication
- misinformation
- mobilization
- modernization
- mummification
- neutralization
- normalization
- nullification
- obliteration
- optimization
- origination
- ornamentation
- ossification
- pacification
- pasteurization
- perpetuation
- polarization
- pontification
- precipitation
- predestination
- prefabrication
- premeditation
- preoccupation
- pressurization
- prevarication
- privatization
- prognostication
- qualification
- quantification
- ramification
- ratification
- reaffirmation
- reallocation
- recalculation
- recombination
- reconfirmation
- rectification
- recuperation
- redecoration
- rededication
- reeducation
- reforestation
- refrigeration
- regimentation
- reincarnation
- reiteration
- rejuvenation
- remediation
- remuneration
- renomination
- renunciation
- repatriation
- repudiation
- reregulation
- resuscitation
- retaliation
- revaluation
- reverberation
- sanctification
- sedimentation
- simplification
- socialization
- specialization
- specification
- stabilization
- standardization
- sterilization
- stratification
- subordination
- subsidization
- substantiation
- synchronization
- triangulation
- unification
- unionization
- urbanization
- utilization
- vaporization
- victimization
- vilification
- visualization
- vulgarization
- westernization
6 syllables (65)
- decontamination
- disorientation
- experimentation
- identification
- polymerization
- reconciliation
- rehabilitation
- acidification
- alphabetization
- cannibalization
- capitalization
- categorization
- computerization
- criminalization
- decertification
- dehumanization
- demobilization
- democratization
- demoralization
- desalinization
- destabilization
- detoxification
- differentiation
- discontinuation
- disorganization
- diversification
- electrification
- excommunication
- generalization
- hospitalization
- incapacitation
- indemnification
- insubordination
- intensification
- liberalization
- marginalization
- mineralization
- monopolization
- nationalization
- naturalization
- overpopulation
- overregulation
- overvaluation
- personalization
- personification
- politicization
- popularization
- radicalization
- rationalization
- reauthorization
- recertification
- reconfiguration
- reconsideration
- reevaluation
- reexamination
- reincorporation
- reinvigoration
- renegotiation
- reorganization
- reunification
- revitalization
- saponification
- securitization
- suburbanization
- undervaluation
7 syllables (1)
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What rhymes with explanation?
Words that rhyme with explanation include nation, ration, station, cessation. We found 728 perfect rhymes in total.
How many syllables does explanation have?
Explanation has 4 syllables.