How to pronounce computation
Say it like kahm-pyuh-TAY-shun. Computation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- kahm
- pyuh
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Computation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kahmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- pyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAYSay 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 computation
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kom-pyuu-TAY-shun.
What does computation mean?
- The act or process of computing; calculation; reckoning.
- The result of computation; the amount computed.
Where does computation come from?
From late Middle English computacioun, from Middle French computation, from Latin computatiō, from computare (“sum up, reckon, compute”); see compute.
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Questions about saying computation
How do you pronounce computation?
Say kahm-pyuh-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑmpjəˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌkɒmpjʊˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in computation?
Computation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: kahm · pyuh · TAY · shun.
Is computation 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 /ˌkɒmpjʊˈteɪʃən/ (kom-pyuu-TAY-shun).