How to pronounce amplification
Say it like am-pluh-fuh-KAY-shun. Amplification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY).
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US American/ˌæmpləfəˈkeɪʃən/am-pluh-fuh-KAY-shun
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- am
- pluh
- fuh
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amplification pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- amGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- pluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fuhKeep 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.
What does amplification mean?
noun
- The act, or result of amplifying, enlarging, extending or adding.
- The act, or result of independently increasing some quantity, especially voltage, power or current.
- Gain.
Where does amplification come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin amplificātiō.
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Words that rhyme with amplification
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Questions about saying amplification
How do you pronounce amplification?
Say am-pluh-fuh-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌæmpləfəˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amplification?
Amplification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY). Broken into parts: am · pluh · fuh · KAY · shun.