How to pronounce adulteration
Say it like uh-duhl-tuh-RAY-shun. Adulteration has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RAY).
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- uh
- duhl
- tuh
- RAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adulteration 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.
- duhlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tuhKeep 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 adulteration
American and British speakers say adulteration in essentially the same way: /əˌdʌltəˈreɪʃən/ in the US and /əˌdʌltəˈreɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-duhl-tuh-RAY-shun.
What does adulteration mean?
- The process of adulterating.
- The condition of being adulterated.
Where does adulteration come from?
From Middle French adulteration and its etymon Latin adulterātĭō.
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Questions about saying adulteration
How do you pronounce adulteration?
Say uh-duhl-tuh-RAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /əˌdʌltəˈreɪʃən/. In British English it is /əˌdʌltəˈreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adulteration?
Adulteration has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RAY). Broken into parts: uh · duhl · tuh · RAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say adulteration the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˌdʌltəˈreɪʃən/ and the British form is /əˌdʌltəˈreɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.