How to pronounce cremation
Say it like kree-MAY-shun. Cremation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAY).
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- kree
- MAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cremation 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.
- MAYSay 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 cremation
American and British speakers say cremation in essentially the same way: /kriˈmeɪʃən/ in the US and /kriˈmeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: kree-MAY-shun.
What does cremation mean?
- A burning; especially the act or practice of cremating the dead, burning a corpse.“Cremation removes a significant amount of "closure" from the process of death.”
Where does cremation come from?
Borrowed from Latin cremātiō, cremātiōnis; equivalent to cremate + -ion.
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Words that rhyme with cremation
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Questions about saying cremation
How do you pronounce cremation?
Say kree-MAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /kriˈmeɪʃən/. In British English it is /kriˈmeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cremation?
Cremation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAY). Broken into parts: kree · MAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say cremation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kriˈmeɪʃən/ and the British form is /kriˈmeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.