How to pronounce cessation
Say it like ses-AY-shun. Cessation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AY).
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- ses
- AY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cessation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sesGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- AYSay 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 cessation
American and British speakers say cessation in essentially the same way: /ˌsɛˈseɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌsɛˈseɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ses-AY-shun.
What does cessation mean?
- A ceasing or discontinuance, for example of an action, whether temporary or final.
Where does cessation come from?
Borrowed from Middle French cessation, itself a borrowing from Latin cessātiō.
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Words that rhyme with cessation
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Questions about saying cessation
How do you pronounce cessation?
Say ses-AY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɛˈseɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌsɛˈseɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cessation?
Cessation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AY). Broken into parts: ses · AY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say cessation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsɛˈseɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌsɛˈseɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.