How to pronounce arsenation
Say it like ar-suh-NAY-shun. Arsenation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY).
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- ar
- suh
- NAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arsenation 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.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAYSay 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 arsenation
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ah-sih-NAY-shun.
What does arsenation mean?
- Conversion of a substance to, or reaction of a substance with, an arsenate (“a salt or ester of arsenic acid”).
Where does arsenation come from?
Probably from arsenate + -ion (suffix denoting an action or process).
Words that rhyme with arsenation
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Questions about saying arsenation
How do you pronounce arsenation?
Say ar-suh-NAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑrsəˈneɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɑːsɪˈneɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arsenation?
Arsenation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY). Broken into parts: ar · suh · NAY · shun.
Is arsenation 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 /ˌɑːsɪˈneɪʃən/ (ah-sih-NAY-shun).