How to pronounce accentuation
Say it like ak-sen-chuh-WAY-shun. Accentuation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (WAY).
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- ak
- sen
- chuh
- WAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accentuation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- akGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- senGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- WAYSay 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 accentuation
American and British speakers say accentuation in essentially the same way: /ˌækˌsɛntʃəˈweɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌækˌsɛntʃəˈweɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ak-sen-chuh-WAY-shun.
What does accentuation mean?
- A more distinct or prominent form.
- Act of accentuating; applications of accent.
- Pitch or modulation of the voice in reciting portions of the liturgy.
Where does accentuation come from?
From Late Latin accentuatio.
Words that rhyme with accentuation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of accentuation.
Questions about saying accentuation
How do you pronounce accentuation?
Say ak-sen-chuh-WAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌækˌsɛntʃəˈweɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌækˌsɛntʃəˈweɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accentuation?
Accentuation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (WAY). Broken into parts: ak · sen · chuh · WAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say accentuation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌækˌsɛntʃəˈweɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌækˌsɛntʃəˈweɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.