How to pronounce annulation
Say it like an-yuu-LAY-shun. Annulation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- an
- yuu
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Annulation 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.
- yuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- LAYSay 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 annulation
American and British speakers say annulation in essentially the same way: /ˌænjʊˈleɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌænjʊˈleɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: an-yuu-LAY-shun.
What does annulation mean?
- The formation of a ring
- Any reaction that forms a ring of atoms
- Any structure in the form of a ring
Where does annulation come from?
From Latin annulātus + -ation.
Words that rhyme with annulation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of annulation.
Questions about saying annulation
How do you pronounce annulation?
Say an-yuu-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌænjʊˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌænjʊˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in annulation?
Annulation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: an · yuu · LAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say annulation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌænjʊˈleɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌænjʊˈleɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.