How to pronounce coagulation
Say it like koh-a-ghyoo-LAY-shun. Coagulation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAY).
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- koh
- a
- ghyoo
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coagulation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- aKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ghyooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- LAYSay 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 coagulation
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: koh-a-ghyoo-LAY-shun.
What does coagulation mean?
- The precipitation of suspended particles as they increase in size by any of several physical or chemical processes.“the coagulation of proteins”
- The process by which blood forms solid clots.
- Similar solidification of other materials (e.g. of tofu).
Where does coagulation come from?
Borrowed from Middle French coagulation, from Latin coagulatio, coagulationem.
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Words that rhyme with coagulation
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Questions about saying coagulation
How do you pronounce coagulation?
Say koh-a-ghyoo-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /koʊæɡjuˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /kəʊæɡjuːˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coagulation?
Coagulation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAY). Broken into parts: koh · a · ghyoo · LAY · shun.
Is coagulation pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /kəʊæɡjuːˈleɪʃən/ (koh-a-ghyoo-LAY-shun).