How to pronounce cumulation
Say it like kyoo-myuh-LAY-shun. Cumulation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- kyoo
- myuh
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cumulation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kyooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- myuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAYSay 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 cumulation
American and British speakers say cumulation in essentially the same way: /ˌkjumjəˈleɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌkjuːmjəˈleɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: kyoo-myuh-LAY-shun.
What does cumulation mean?
- Synonym of accumulation.
- The effect of free trade agreements on the rules of origin in calculating importation tariffs, quotas, etc.
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Words that rhyme with cumulation
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Questions about saying cumulation
How do you pronounce cumulation?
Say kyoo-myuh-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkjumjəˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌkjuːmjəˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cumulation?
Cumulation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: kyoo · myuh · LAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say cumulation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkjumjəˈleɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌkjuːmjəˈleɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.