How to pronounce cachinnation
Say it like kak-ih-NAY-shun. Cachinnation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY).
- kak
- ih
- NAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cachinnation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kakKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 cachinnation
American and British speakers say cachinnation in essentially the same way: /kækɪˈneɪʃən/ in the US and /kækɪˈneɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: kak-ih-NAY-shun.
What does cachinnation mean?
- Loud, convulsive laughter.
Where does cachinnation come from?
From cachinnate + -ion.
Words that rhyme with cachinnation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cachinnation.
- information
- education
- situation
- association
- population
- station
- administration
- operation
- organization
- application
Questions about saying cachinnation
How do you pronounce cachinnation?
Say kak-ih-NAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /kækɪˈneɪʃən/. In British English it is /kækɪˈneɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cachinnation?
Cachinnation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY). Broken into parts: kak · ih · NAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say cachinnation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kækɪˈneɪʃən/ and the British form is /kækɪˈneɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.