How to pronounce articulation
Say it like ar-tih-kyuh-LAY-shun. Articulation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAY).
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- ar
- tih
- kyuh
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Articulation 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.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 articulation
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ah-tik-yuu-LAY-shun.
What does articulation mean?
- A joint or the collection of joints at which something is articulated, or hinged, for bending.“The articulation allowed the robot to move around corners.”
- Such a joint in an animalian body, as for example between bones or between exoskeleton segments.
- A manner or method by which elements of a system are connected.
Where does articulation come from?
From Middle English articulacioun, from Old French articulacion, from Medieval Latin articulatio.
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Words that rhyme with articulation
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Questions about saying articulation
How do you pronounce articulation?
Say ar-tih-kyuh-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑrtɪkjəˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /ɑːˌtɪkjʊˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in articulation?
Articulation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAY). Broken into parts: ar · tih · kyuh · LAY · shun.
Is articulation 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 /ɑːˌtɪkjʊˈleɪʃən/ (ah-tik-yuu-LAY-shun).