How to pronounce cladification
Say it like klad-uh-fuh-KAY-shun. Cladification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY).
- klad
- uh
- fuh
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cladification pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kladGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAYSay 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 cladification
American and British speakers say cladification in essentially the same way: /ˌklædəfəˈkeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌklædəfəˈkeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: klad-uh-fuh-KAY-shun.
What does cladification mean?
- classification into clades
Words that rhyme with cladification
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cladification.
Questions about saying cladification
How do you pronounce cladification?
Say klad-uh-fuh-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌklædəfəˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌklædəfəˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cladification?
Cladification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY). Broken into parts: klad · uh · fuh · KAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say cladification the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌklædəfəˈkeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌklædəfəˈkeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.