How to pronounce aquamation
Say it like ak-wuh-MAY-shun. Aquamation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY).
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- ak
- wuh
- MAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aquamation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- akGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- wuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MAYSay 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 aquamation
American and British speakers say aquamation in essentially the same way: /ˌækwəˈmeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌækwəˈmeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ak-wuh-MAY-shun.
What does aquamation mean?
- Synonym of alkaline hydrolysis.
Where does aquamation come from?
Blend of aqua + cremation.
Words that rhyme with aquamation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aquamation.
Questions about saying aquamation
How do you pronounce aquamation?
Say ak-wuh-MAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌækwəˈmeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌækwəˈmeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aquamation?
Aquamation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY). Broken into parts: ak · wuh · MAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say aquamation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌækwəˈmeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌækwəˈmeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.