How to pronounce conation
Say it like koh-NAY-shun. Conation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAY).
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- koh
- NAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conation 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.
- 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 conation
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: koh-NAY-shun.
What does conation mean?
- The power or act which directs or impels to effort of any kind, whether muscular or psychical.
Where does conation come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin cōnātiō (“an act of attempting”).
Words that rhyme with conation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of conation.
- information
- education
- situation
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- population
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- administration
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- application
Questions about saying conation
How do you pronounce conation?
Say koh-NAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /koʊˈneɪʃən/. In British English it is /kəʊˈneɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conation?
Conation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAY). Broken into parts: koh · NAY · shun.
Is conation 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 /kəʊˈneɪʃən/ (koh-NAY-shun).