How to pronounce agglutination
Say it like uh-gloo-tih-NAY-shun. Agglutination has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAY).
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- uh
- gloo
- tih
- NAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agglutination 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.
- glooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NAYSay 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 agglutination
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-gloo-tih-NAY-shun.
What does agglutination mean?
- The act of uniting by glue or other tenacious substance; the state of being thus united; adhesion of parts.
- Combination in which root words are united with little or no change of form or loss of meaning. See agglutinative.
- The clumping together of red blood cells or bacteria, usually in response to a particular antibody.
Where does agglutination come from?
Multiple origins. The oldest usage, in relation to tissues adhering or healing in medical contexts, appears in the 16th century, from French agglutination.
Words that rhyme with agglutination
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of agglutination.
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- education
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- application
Questions about saying agglutination
How do you pronounce agglutination?
Say uh-gloo-tih-NAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /əˌɡlutɪˈneɪʃən/. In British English it is /əˌɡluːtɪˈneɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agglutination?
Agglutination has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAY). Broken into parts: uh · gloo · tih · NAY · shun.
Is agglutination pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /əˌɡluːtɪˈneɪʃən/ (uh-gloo-tih-NAY-shun).