How to pronounce ablation
Say it like uhb-LAY-shun. Ablation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY).
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- uhb
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ablation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhbGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ablation
American and British speakers say ablation in essentially the same way: /ˌʌˈbleɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌʌˈbleɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhb-LAY-shun.
What does ablation mean?
- The surgical removal of a body part, an organ, or especially a tumor; the removal of an organ function; amputation.
- The removal of a component of an AI system.
- The removal of a glacier by melting and evaporation; the lowering of a land surface by any of several means, as in wind erosion or mass wasting.
Where does ablation come from?
From Late Middle English ablacioun (“removal”), from Late Latin ablātiō (“a taking away”), from auferō (“to take away, carry off, withdraw, remove”) + -tiō (“-tion”, nominal suffix).
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Words that rhyme with ablation
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Questions about saying ablation
How do you pronounce ablation?
Say uhb-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌˈbleɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌʌˈbleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ablation?
Ablation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY). Broken into parts: uhb · LAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say ablation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌˈbleɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌʌˈbleɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.