noun

annihilation

/əˌnaɪ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ ann·ihi·lat·ion 5 syllables

The act of destroying or otherwise turning into nothing, or nonexistence

Word facts

Part of speech noun
Syllables 5
Letters 12
Starts with A

Definition of Annihilation

The act of destroying or otherwise turning into nothing, or nonexistence

Example sentences

  1. 1

    the annihilation of a corporation

Synonyms for Annihilation

Antonyms for Annihilation

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How many syllables does annihilation have?

Annihilation has 5 syllables: ann·ihi·lat·ion. The word is broken into 5 spoken beats.

What part of speech is annihilation?

Annihilation is used as a noun. As a noun, it names a thing, idea, or concept.

What are synonyms for annihilation?

Words with similar meanings to annihilation include eradication, extinction. The best synonym depends on the exact context you are writing or reading in.

How do you use annihilation in a sentence?

Example: "the annihilation of a corporation"

What words start with the same letter as annihilation?

Annihilation starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.

How many letters does annihilation have?

Annihilation has 12 letters. It contains 5 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.