How to pronounce coruscation
Say it like kar-uh-SKAY-shun. Coruscation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SKAY).
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- kar
- uh
- SKAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coruscation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- karGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SKAYSay 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 coruscation
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kor-uh-SKAY-shun.
What does coruscation mean?
- A sudden display of brilliance; a flashing of light; a sparkle.
Where does coruscation come from?
Borrowed from Latin coruscātiōnem, coruscātiō (“glitter, flash”).
Words that rhyme with coruscation
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Questions about saying coruscation
How do you pronounce coruscation?
Say kar-uh-SKAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑrəˈskeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌkɒrəˈskeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coruscation?
Coruscation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SKAY). Broken into parts: kar · uh · SKAY · shun.
Is coruscation 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 /ˌkɒrəˈskeɪʃən/ (kor-uh-SKAY-shun).