How to pronounce creation
Say it like kree-AY-shun. Creation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AY).
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- kree
- AY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Creation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kreeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AYSay 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 creation
American and British speakers say creation in essentially the same way: /kriˈeɪʃən/ in the US and /kriːˈeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: kree-AY-shun.
What does creation mean?
- the human act of creating
- an artifact that has been brought into existence by someone
- the event that occurred at the beginning of something“from its creation the plan was doomed to failure”
Where does creation come from?
Inherited from Middle English creacion, from Old French creacion (modern French création), from Latin creātiō, creātiōnis.
Words that rhyme with creation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of creation.
Questions about saying creation
How do you pronounce creation?
Say kree-AY-shun. The American pronunciation is /kriˈeɪʃən/. In British English it is /kriːˈeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in creation?
Creation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AY). Broken into parts: kree · AY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say creation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kriˈeɪʃən/ and the British form is /kriːˈeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.