How to pronounce declination
Say it like dek-lih-NAY-shun. Declination has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY).
- dek
- lih
- NAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Declination pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NAYSay 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 declination
American and British speakers say declination in essentially the same way: /ˌdɛklɪˈneɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌdɛklɪˈneɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dek-lih-NAY-shun.
What does declination mean?
- At a given point, the angle between magnetic north and true north.
- At a given point, the angle between the line connecting this point with the geographical center of the earth and the equatorial plane.
- A refusal.
Where does declination come from?
From Middle English declinacioun, borrowed from Middle French declination, from Latin declinatio.
Words that rhyme with declination
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of declination.
- information
- education
- situation
- association
- population
- station
- administration
- operation
- organization
- application
Questions about saying declination
How do you pronounce declination?
Say dek-lih-NAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɛklɪˈneɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌdɛklɪˈneɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in declination?
Declination has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY). Broken into parts: dek · lih · NAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say declination the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɛklɪˈneɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌdɛklɪˈneɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.