How to pronounce declassification
Say it like dee-klas-ih-fih-KAY-shun. Declassification has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (KAY).
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- dee
- klas
- ih
- fih
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Declassification pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- klasGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KAYSay 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 declassification
American and British speakers say declassification in essentially the same way: /diˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ in the US and /diːˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-klas-ih-fih-KAY-shun.
What does declassification mean?
- The process of declassifying.
Where does declassification come from?
From de- + classification.
Words that rhyme with declassification
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Questions about saying declassification
How do you pronounce declassification?
Say dee-klas-ih-fih-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /diˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /diːˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in declassification?
Declassification has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (KAY). Broken into parts: dee · klas · ih · fih · KAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say declassification the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /diˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ and the British form is /diːˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.