How to pronounce cation
Say it like KAT-eye-un. Cation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT).
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- KAT
- eye
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eyeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cation
American and British speakers say cation in essentially the same way: /ˈkæˌtaɪən/ in the US and /ˈkæˌtaɪən/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAT-eye-un.
What does cation mean?
- A positively charged ion: one that would be attracted to the cathode in electrolysis.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying cation
How do you pronounce cation?
Say KAT-eye-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæˌtaɪən/. In British English it is /ˈkæˌtaɪən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cation?
Cation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT). Broken into parts: KAT · eye · un.
Do Americans and Brits say cation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkæˌtaɪən/ and the British form is /ˈkæˌtaɪən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.