How to pronounce alleviation
Say it like uh-lee-vee-AY-shun. Alleviation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AY).
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- uh
- lee
- vee
- AY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alleviation 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.
- leeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- veeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AYSay 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 alleviation
American and British speakers say alleviation in essentially the same way: /əˌliviˈeɪʃən/ in the US and /əˌliːviˈeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-lee-vee-AY-shun.
What does alleviation mean?
- The act of alleviating; relief or mitigation.
- the act of reducing pain or anything else unpleasant; easement
Where does alleviation come from?
From alleviate + -ion.
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Words that rhyme with alleviation
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Questions about saying alleviation
How do you pronounce alleviation?
Say uh-lee-vee-AY-shun. The American pronunciation is /əˌliviˈeɪʃən/. In British English it is /əˌliːviˈeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alleviation?
Alleviation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AY). Broken into parts: uh · lee · vee · AY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say alleviation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˌliviˈeɪʃən/ and the British form is /əˌliːviˈeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.