How to pronounce crustation
Say it like kruh-STAY-shun. Crustation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAY).
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- kruh
- STAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crustation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- STAYSay 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 crustation
American and British speakers say crustation in essentially the same way: /krʌˈsteɪʃən/ in the US and /krʌˈsteɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: kruh-STAY-shun.
What does crustation mean?
- An adherent crust; an incrustation
Where does crustation come from?
From crust + -ation.
Words that rhyme with crustation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of crustation.
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- population
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Questions about saying crustation
How do you pronounce crustation?
Say kruh-STAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /krʌˈsteɪʃən/. In British English it is /krʌˈsteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crustation?
Crustation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAY). Broken into parts: kruh · STAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say crustation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /krʌˈsteɪʃən/ and the British form is /krʌˈsteɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.