How to pronounce amputation
Say it like am-pyuh-TAY-shun. Amputation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
- am
- pyuh
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amputation 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.
- pyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAYSay 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 amputation
American and British speakers say amputation in essentially the same way: /ˌæmpjəˈteɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌæmpjʊˈteɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: am-pyuu-TAY-shun.
What does amputation mean?
- surgical removal of all or part of a limb, etc.
- the loss of a limb, etc. through trauma
Where does amputation come from?
Borrowed from Middle French amputation, borrowed from Latin amputātiō (“pruning (of a tree)”).
Words that rhyme with amputation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of amputation.
Questions about saying amputation
How do you pronounce amputation?
Say am-pyuh-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌæmpjəˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌæmpjʊˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amputation?
Amputation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: am · pyuh · TAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say amputation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæmpjəˈteɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌæmpjʊˈteɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.