How to pronounce cupellation
Say it like kyoo-puh-LAY-shun. Cupellation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
- kyoo
- puh
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cupellation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kyooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- puhKeep 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 cupellation
American and British speakers say cupellation in essentially the same way: /kjupəˈleɪʃən/ in the US and /kjuːpəˈleɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: kyoo-puh-LAY-shun.
What does cupellation mean?
- The act or an act of cupellating, the assaying of a precious metal in a cupel.
Where does cupellation come from?
From cupellate + -ion.
Words that rhyme with cupellation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cupellation.
Questions about saying cupellation
How do you pronounce cupellation?
Say kyoo-puh-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /kjupəˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /kjuːpəˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cupellation?
Cupellation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: kyoo · puh · LAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say cupellation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kjupəˈleɪʃən/ and the British form is /kjuːpəˈleɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.