How to pronounce correlation
Say it like kor-uh-LAY-shun. Correlation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- kor
- uh
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Correlation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- korGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAYSay 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 correlation
American and British speakers say correlation in essentially the same way: /ˌkɔrəˈleɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌkɒrəˈleɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: kor-uh-LAY-shun.
What does correlation mean?
- a reciprocal relation between two or more things
- a statistic representing how closely two variables co-vary; it can vary from -1 (perfect negative correlation) through 0 (no correlation) to +1 (perfect positive correlation)“what is the correlation between those two variables?”
- a statistical relation between two or more variables such that systematic changes in the value of one variable are accompanied by systematic changes in the other
Where does correlation come from?
From Middle French corrélation.
Words that rhyme with correlation
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Questions about saying correlation
How do you pronounce correlation?
Say kor-uh-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɔrəˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌkɒrəˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in correlation?
Correlation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: kor · uh · LAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say correlation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkɔrəˈleɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌkɒrəˈleɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.