How to pronounce conformation
Say it like kahn-fer-MAY-shun. Conformation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY).
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- kahn
- fer
- MAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conformation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kahnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ferKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- MAYSay 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 conformation
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-faw-MAY-shun.
What does conformation mean?
- The act of conforming; the act of producing conformity.
- The state of being conformed; agreement
- Structure, the arrangement of parts of some thing; form; arrangement.
Where does conformation come from?
From Latin confōrmātiō.
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Questions about saying conformation
How do you pronounce conformation?
Say kahn-fer-MAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /kɑnfɚˈmeɪʃən/. In British English it is /kɒnfɔːˈmeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conformation?
Conformation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY). Broken into parts: kahn · fer · MAY · shun.
Is conformation pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kɒnfɔːˈmeɪʃən/ (kon-faw-MAY-shun).
What words sound the same as conformation?
Conformation sounds the same as confirmation in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.