How to pronounce accumulation
Say it like uh-kyoo-myuh-LAY-shun. Accumulation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAY).
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- uh
- kyoo
- myuh
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accumulation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kyooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- myuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 accumulation
American and British speakers say accumulation in essentially the same way: /əˌkjumjəˈleɪʃən/ in the US and /əˌkjuːmjʊˈleɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-kyoo-myuu-LAY-shun.
What does accumulation mean?
- an increase by natural growth or addition
- several things grouped together or considered as a whole
- the act of accumulating
Where does accumulation come from?
From Middle English acumulacyon, from Middle French accumulation and its etymon, Latin accumulātiō, accumulātiōnis.
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Words that rhyme with accumulation
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Questions about saying accumulation
How do you pronounce accumulation?
Say uh-kyoo-myuh-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /əˌkjumjəˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /əˌkjuːmjʊˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accumulation?
Accumulation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAY). Broken into parts: uh · kyoo · myuh · LAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say accumulation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˌkjumjəˈleɪʃən/ and the British form is /əˌkjuːmjʊˈleɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.