How to pronounce castration
Say it like kas-TRAY-shun. Castration has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAY).
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US American/ˌkæˈstreɪʃən/kas-TRAY-shun
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- kas
- TRAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Castration pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kasGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- TRAYSay 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.
What does castration mean?
noun
- Any act that removes power from a person (particularly a man) or entity.
Where does castration come from?
From castrate + -ion.
Words that rhyme with castration
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Questions about saying castration
How do you pronounce castration?
Say kas-TRAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkæˈstreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in castration?
Castration has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAY). Broken into parts: kas · TRAY · shun.