How to pronounce crimination
Say it like krim-ih-NAY-shun. Crimination has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY).
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- krim
- ih
- NAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crimination pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- krimGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NAYSay 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 crimination
American and British speakers say crimination in essentially the same way: /ˌkrɪmɪˈneɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌkrɪmɪˈneɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: krim-ih-NAY-shun.
What does crimination mean?
- An accusation of wrongdoing, a recrimination
Where does crimination come from?
Borrowed from Latin criminatio, criminationis.
Words that rhyme with crimination
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of crimination.
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Questions about saying crimination
How do you pronounce crimination?
Say krim-ih-NAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkrɪmɪˈneɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌkrɪmɪˈneɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crimination?
Crimination has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY). Broken into parts: krim · ih · NAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say crimination the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkrɪmɪˈneɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌkrɪmɪˈneɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.