How to pronounce causation
Say it like kaw-ZAY-shun. Causation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAY).
- kaw
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Causation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kawGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ZAYSay 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 causation
American and British speakers say causation in essentially the same way: /ˌkɔˈzeɪʃən/ in the US and /kɔːˈzeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: kaw-ZAY-shun.
What does causation mean?
- The act of causing.
- The act or agency by which an effect is produced.
- Cause and effect.
Where does causation come from?
From cause + -ation.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with causation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of causation.
Questions about saying causation
How do you pronounce causation?
Say kaw-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɔˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /kɔːˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in causation?
Causation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAY). Broken into parts: kaw · ZAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say causation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkɔˈzeɪʃən/ and the British form is /kɔːˈzeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.