How to pronounce asphyxiation
Say it like as-fik-see-AY-shun. Asphyxiation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AY).
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US American/æsfɪksiˈeɪʃən/as-fik-see-AY-shun
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- as
- fik
- see
- AY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Asphyxiation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- asKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- fikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AYSay 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.
What does asphyxiation mean?
noun
- Death due to lack of oxygen.
- An acute lack of oxygen.
Where does asphyxiation come from?
From asphyxiate + -ion.
Words that rhyme with asphyxiation
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Questions about saying asphyxiation
How do you pronounce asphyxiation?
Say as-fik-see-AY-shun. The American pronunciation is /æsfɪksiˈeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in asphyxiation?
Asphyxiation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AY). Broken into parts: as · fik · see · AY · shun.