How to pronounce carnification
Say it like kar-nih-fih-KAY-shun. Carnification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY).
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- kar
- nih
- fih
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carnification pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- karGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KAYSay 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 carnification
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kah-nih-fih-KAY-shun.
What does carnification mean?
- A pathological process in which chronic inflammation or infection causes lung tissue to organize into a fibrous form that resembles meat, which can lead to a loss of normal lung function.
- A similar pathological transformation to other types of tissue so that it becomes fibrous and dense.
- The literal transformation of something into flesh or meat.
Words that rhyme with carnification
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Questions about saying carnification
How do you pronounce carnification?
Say kar-nih-fih-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑrnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌkɑːnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carnification?
Carnification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY). Broken into parts: kar · nih · fih · KAY · shun.
Is carnification pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌkɑːnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ (kah-nih-fih-KAY-shun).