How to pronounce acclimatation
Say it like a-klih-MAY-shun. Acclimatation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY).
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- a
- klih
- MAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acclimatation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- aKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- klihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MAYSay 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 acclimatation
American and British speakers say acclimatation in essentially the same way: /æklɪˈmeɪʃən/ in the US and /æklɪˈmeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: a-klih-MAY-shun.
What does acclimatation mean?
- Acclimatization.
Where does acclimatation come from?
From French acclimatation.
Words that rhyme with acclimatation
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Questions about saying acclimatation
How do you pronounce acclimatation?
Say a-klih-MAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /æklɪˈmeɪʃən/. In British English it is /æklɪˈmeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acclimatation?
Acclimatation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY). Broken into parts: a · klih · MAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say acclimatation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æklɪˈmeɪʃən/ and the British form is /æklɪˈmeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.