How to pronounce chlorination
Say it like klor-ih-NAY-shun. Chlorination has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY).
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- klor
- ih
- NAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chlorination pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- klorGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NAYSay 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 chlorination
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: klor-ih-NAY-shun.
What does chlorination mean?
- The act or process of chlorinating something; especially, the addition of chlorine to water to purify it, and a process for the extraction of gold by exposure of the auriferous material to chlorine gas.
Where does chlorination come from?
From chlorinate + -ion.
Words that rhyme with chlorination
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Questions about saying chlorination
How do you pronounce chlorination?
Say klor-ih-NAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌklɑrɪˈneɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌklɒrɪˈneɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chlorination?
Chlorination has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY). Broken into parts: klor · ih · NAY · shun.
Is chlorination pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌklɒrɪˈneɪʃən/ (klor-ih-NAY-shun).