How to pronounce argumentation
Say it like ar-ghyuh-men-TAY-shun. Argumentation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TAY).
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- ar
- ghyuh
- men
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Argumentation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- arGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ghyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- menKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 argumentation
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ah-ghyuh-men-TAY-shun.
What does argumentation mean?
- Inference based on reasoning from given propositions.“His chain of argumentation is flawed.”
- An exchange of arguments“Their argumentation continued long into the night.”
- The addition of arguments to a model; parameterization.
Where does argumentation come from?
Inherited from Middle English argumentacioun, from Anglo-Norman argumentacion, Middle French argumentation, or their etymon Latin argūmentātiō; by surface analysis, argument + -ation.
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Questions about saying argumentation
How do you pronounce argumentation?
Say ar-ghyuh-men-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑrɡjəmɛnˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɑːɡjəmɛnˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in argumentation?
Argumentation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TAY). Broken into parts: ar · ghyuh · men · TAY · shun.
Is argumentation pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌɑːɡjəmɛnˈteɪʃən/ (ah-ghyuh-men-TAY-shun).