How to pronounce conflagration
Say it like kahn-fluh-GRAY-shun. Conflagration has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GRAY).
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- kahn
- fluh
- GRAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conflagration pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- fluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GRAYSay 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 conflagration
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-fluh-GRAY-shun.
What does conflagration mean?
- A large fire extending to many objects, or over a large space; a general burning.“It took sixty firefighters to put out the conflagration.”
- A large-scale conflict.
- A situation of great passion or emotion.
Where does conflagration come from?
From Middle French, from Latin cōnflagrātiō (“burning, conflagration”).
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Words that rhyme with conflagration
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Questions about saying conflagration
How do you pronounce conflagration?
Say kahn-fluh-GRAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑnfləˈɡreɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌkɒnfləˈɡreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conflagration?
Conflagration has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GRAY). Broken into parts: kahn · fluh · GRAY · shun.
Is conflagration 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 /ˌkɒnfləˈɡreɪʃən/ (kon-fluh-GRAY-shun).