How to pronounce annotation
Say it like an-uh-TAY-shun. Annotation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- an
- uh
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Annotation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep 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 annotation
American and British speakers say annotation in essentially the same way: /ˌænəˈteɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌænəˈteɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: an-uh-TAY-shun.
What does annotation mean?
- A critical or explanatory commentary or analysis.“She added an annotation in the margin to clarify the text.”
- A comment added to a text.“make an annotation”
- The process of writing such comment or commentary.
Where does annotation come from?
From Latin annotātiōnem, accusative singular of annotātiō (“remark, annotation”), from annotātus, perfect passive participle of annotō (“note down, remark”).
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Words that rhyme with annotation
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Questions about saying annotation
How do you pronounce annotation?
Say an-uh-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌænəˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌænəˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in annotation?
Annotation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: an · uh · TAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say annotation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌænəˈteɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌænəˈteɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.