How to pronounce cancellation
Say it like kan-suh-LAY-shun. Cancellation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- kan
- suh
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cancellation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kanGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- suhKeep 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 cancellation
American and British speakers say cancellation in essentially the same way: /ˌkænsəˈleɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌkænsəˈleɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: kan-suh-LAY-shun.
What does cancellation mean?
- the act of cancelling; calling off some arrangement
- the speech act of revoking or annulling or making void
Where does cancellation come from?
From Latin cancellātiō, from cancellō + -tiō.
Words that rhyme with cancellation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cancellation.
Questions about saying cancellation
How do you pronounce cancellation?
Say kan-suh-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkænsəˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌkænsəˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cancellation?
Cancellation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: kan · suh · LAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say cancellation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkænsəˈleɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌkænsəˈleɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.