How to pronounce conjuration
Say it like kuhn-juh-RAY-shun. Conjuration has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY).
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- kuhn
- juh
- RAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conjuration pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYSay 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 conjuration
American and British speakers say conjuration in essentially the same way: /ˌkʌndʒəˈreɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌkʌndʒəˈreɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuhn-juh-RAY-shun.
What does conjuration mean?
- Conjuring, legerdemain or magic.
- A magic trick.
Where does conjuration come from?
From Middle English conjuracioun, from Middle French conjuration, from Old French conjuracion, from Latin coniuratio (“a swearing together, a conspiracy”).
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Words that rhyme with conjuration
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Questions about saying conjuration
How do you pronounce conjuration?
Say kuhn-juh-RAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkʌndʒəˈreɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌkʌndʒəˈreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conjuration?
Conjuration has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY). Broken into parts: kuhn · juh · RAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say conjuration the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkʌndʒəˈreɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌkʌndʒəˈreɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.