How to pronounce deactivation
Say it like dee-ak-tih-VAY-shun. Deactivation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (VAY).
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- dee
- ak
- tih
- VAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deactivation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- akKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- VAYSay 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 deactivation
American and British speakers say deactivation in essentially the same way: /ˌdiæktɪˈveɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌdiːæktɪˈveɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-ak-tih-VAY-shun.
What does deactivation mean?
- The act of deactivating something, such as a bomb or alarm.
Where does deactivation come from?
From de- + activation.
Words that rhyme with deactivation
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Questions about saying deactivation
How do you pronounce deactivation?
Say dee-ak-tih-VAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌdiæktɪˈveɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌdiːæktɪˈveɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deactivation?
Deactivation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (VAY). Broken into parts: dee · ak · tih · VAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say deactivation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdiæktɪˈveɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌdiːæktɪˈveɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.