How to pronounce auscultation
Say it like aw-skul-TAY-shun. Auscultation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- aw
- skul
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Auscultation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- awGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- skulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 auscultation
American and British speakers say auscultation in essentially the same way: /ˌɔskəlˈteɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌɔːskəlˈteɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: aw-skul-TAY-shun.
What does auscultation mean?
- Diagnosis of disorders by listening to the sounds of the internal organs, usually using a stethoscope.
Where does auscultation come from?
From Latin auscultātio (“act of listening”).
Words that rhyme with auscultation
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Questions about saying auscultation
How do you pronounce auscultation?
Say aw-skul-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔskəlˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɔːskəlˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in auscultation?
Auscultation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: aw · skul · TAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say auscultation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɔskəlˈteɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌɔːskəlˈteɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.