How to pronounce adoration
Say it like ad-uh-RAY-shun. Adoration has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY).
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- ad
- uh
- RAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adoration pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- adGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYSay 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 adoration
American and British speakers say adoration in essentially the same way: /ˌædəˈreɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌædəˈreɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ad-uh-RAY-shun.
What does adoration mean?
- An act of religious worship.
- Admiration or esteem.
- The act of adoring; loving devotion or fascination; an intense love sometimes bordering on veneration or infatuation.“Because of Gerald's adoration for Katie, he was blind to her flaws.”
Where does adoration come from?
From adore + -ation.
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Words that rhyme with adoration
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Questions about saying adoration
How do you pronounce adoration?
Say ad-uh-RAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌædəˈreɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌædəˈreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adoration?
Adoration has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY). Broken into parts: ad · uh · RAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say adoration the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌædəˈreɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌædəˈreɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.