How to pronounce collation
Say it like kuh-LAY-shun. Collation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY).
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- kuh
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Collation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 collation
American and British speakers say collation in essentially the same way: /kəˈleɪʃən/ in the US and /kəˈleɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-LAY-shun.
What does collation mean?
- The act of bringing things together and comparing them; comparison.
- The act of collating pages or sheets of a book, or from printing etc.
- A collection, a gathering.
Where does collation come from?
From Middle English collacioun, collation, from Old French collation, from Latin collatiō, from the participle stem of cōnferō (“to bring together”).
Words that rhyme with collation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of collation.
Questions about saying collation
How do you pronounce collation?
Say kuh-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /kəˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /kəˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in collation?
Collation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY). Broken into parts: kuh · LAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say collation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈleɪʃən/ and the British form is /kəˈleɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.