How to pronounce attestation
Say it like at-eh-STAY-shun. Attestation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STAY).
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- at
- eh
- STAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Attestation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- atGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- STAYSay 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 attestation
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: at-eh-STAY-shun.
What does attestation mean?
- A thing that serves to bear witness, confirm, or authenticate; validation, verification, documentation.
- A confirmation or authentication.
- The process, performed by accountants or auditors, of providing independent opinion on published financial and other business records of an enterprise, public agency, or other organization.
Where does attestation come from?
From Middle French attestation, from Latin attestātiō; by surface analysis, attest + -ation.
Words that rhyme with attestation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of attestation.
- information
- education
- situation
- association
- population
- administration
- operation
- organization
- nation
- application
Questions about saying attestation
How do you pronounce attestation?
Say at-eh-STAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌætɛˈsteɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌætɛˈsteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in attestation?
Attestation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STAY). Broken into parts: at · eh · STAY · shun.
Is attestation pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌætɛˈsteɪʃən/ (at-eh-STAY-shun).