How to pronounce corroboration
Say it like kuh-raw-buh-RAY-shun. Corroboration has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RAY).
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- kuh
- raw
- buh
- RAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Corroboration pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rawGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- buhKeep 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.
What does corroboration mean?
- The act of corroborating, strengthening, or confirming; addition of strength; confirmation.
- That which corroborates.
Where does corroboration come from?
From Middle English corroboracioun, borrowed from Late Latin corrōborātiō (“strengthening”).
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Questions about saying corroboration
How do you pronounce corroboration?
Say kuh-raw-buh-RAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /kəˌrɔbəˈreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in corroboration?
Corroboration has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RAY). Broken into parts: kuh · raw · buh · RAY · shun.