How to pronounce accusation
Say it like ak-yuh-ZAY-shun. Accusation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZAY).
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- ak
- yuh
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accusation 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.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZAYSay 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 accusation
American and British speakers say accusation in essentially the same way: /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌækjʊˈzeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ak-yuu-ZAY-shun.
What does accusation mean?
- a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
- an assertion that someone is guilty of a fault or offence“the newspaper published charges that Jones was guilty of drunken driving”
Where does accusation come from?
First attested in the late 14th century.
Words that rhyme with accusation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of accusation.
Questions about saying accusation
How do you pronounce accusation?
Say ak-yuh-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌækjʊˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accusation?
Accusation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZAY). Broken into parts: ak · yuh · ZAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say accusation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌækjʊˈzeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.