How to pronounce conjugation
Say it like kon-juh-GAY-shun. Conjugation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAY).
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- kon
- juh
- GAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conjugation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- konGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GAYSay 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 conjugation
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-juh-GAY-shun.
What does conjugation mean?
- The coming together of things; a union.
- The temporary fusion of organisms, especially as part of sexual reproduction.
- Sexual relations within marriage.
Where does conjugation come from?
Borrowed from Latin coniugātiō (“combining, connecting; conjugation”), from coniugō (“join, unite together”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with conjugation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of conjugation.
Questions about saying conjugation
How do you pronounce conjugation?
Say kon-juh-GAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑndʒəˈɡeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌkɒndʒəˈɡeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conjugation?
Conjugation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAY). Broken into parts: kon · juh · GAY · shun.
Is conjugation 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 /ˌkɒndʒəˈɡeɪʃən/ (kon-juh-GAY-shun).