How to pronounce advocation
Say it like ad-vuh-KAY-shun. Advocation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY).
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- ad
- vuh
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Advocation 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.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAYSay 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 advocation
American and British speakers say advocation in essentially the same way: /ˌædvəˈkeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌædvəˈkeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ad-vuh-KAY-shun.
What does advocation mean?
- The right of presenting to a vacant benefice or living in the church.
- The process of removing a cause from an inferior court to the supreme court.
Where does advocation come from?
From Latin advocātiō.
Words that rhyme with advocation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of advocation.
Questions about saying advocation
How do you pronounce advocation?
Say ad-vuh-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌædvəˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌædvəˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in advocation?
Advocation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY). Broken into parts: ad · vuh · KAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say advocation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌædvəˈkeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌædvəˈkeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.