How to pronounce conflation
Say it like kun-FLAY-shun. Conflation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLAY).
- kun
- FLAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conflation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FLAYSay 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 conflation
American and British speakers say conflation in essentially the same way: /kənˈfleɪʃən/ in the US and /kənˈfleɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-FLAY-shun.
What does conflation mean?
- A blowing or fusing together, as of many instruments in a concert, or of many fires in a foundry.
- A blend or fusion, especially a composite reading or text formed by combining the material of two or more texts into a single text.“The conflation of the legitimate and peaceful expression of nationalist beliefs with acts of terrorism and other crimes”
Where does conflation come from?
Borrowed from Late Latin cōnflātiō, from Latin cōnflātus.
Words that rhyme with conflation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of conflation.
Questions about saying conflation
How do you pronounce conflation?
Say kun-FLAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /kənˈfleɪʃən/. In British English it is /kənˈfleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conflation?
Conflation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLAY). Broken into parts: kun · FLAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say conflation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈfleɪʃən/ and the British form is /kənˈfleɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.