How to pronounce actuation
Say it like AK-choo-ay-shun. Actuation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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- AK
- choo
- ay
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Actuation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- chooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. 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 actuation
American and British speakers say actuation in essentially the same way: /ˈæktʃueɪʃən/ in the US and /ˈæktʃuːeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: AK-choo-ay-shun.
What does actuation mean?
- The act of putting into motion.“Although an operator presses the button, the actuation is done by an immense series of levers and cranks.”
Where does actuation come from?
From actuate + -ion.
Questions about saying actuation
How do you pronounce actuation?
Say AK-choo-ay-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˈæktʃueɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˈæktʃuːeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in actuation?
Actuation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · choo · ay · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say actuation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæktʃueɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˈæktʃuːeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.