How to pronounce cavitation
Say it like kav-ih-TAY-shun. Cavitation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- kav
- ih
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cavitation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kavGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TAYSay 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 cavitation
American and British speakers say cavitation in essentially the same way: /ˌkævɪˈteɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌkævɪˈteɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: kav-ih-TAY-shun.
What does cavitation mean?
- The formation of pits on a surface.
- The formation, in a fluid, of vapor bubbles that rapidly collapse, especially in a rotating marine propeller or pump impeller.
- The formation of cavities in an organ, especially in lung tissue as a result of tuberculosis.
Where does cavitation come from?
From cavity + -ation.
Words that rhyme with cavitation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cavitation.
Questions about saying cavitation
How do you pronounce cavitation?
Say kav-ih-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkævɪˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌkævɪˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cavitation?
Cavitation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: kav · ih · TAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say cavitation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkævɪˈteɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌkævɪˈteɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.