How to pronounce defamation
Say it like def-uh-MAY-shun. Defamation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY).
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- def
- uh
- MAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Defamation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- defGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MAYSay 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 defamation
American and British speakers say defamation in essentially the same way: /ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: def-uh-MAY-shun.
What does defamation mean?
- The act of injuring another person's reputation by any slanderous communication, written or oral; the wrong of maliciously injuring the good name of another.“She sued his ex-boyfriend for defamation and is seeking $14,000.”
Where does defamation come from?
From Old French diffamacion (French diffamation), from Latin diffāmātiō.
Words that rhyme with defamation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of defamation.
Questions about saying defamation
How do you pronounce defamation?
Say def-uh-MAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in defamation?
Defamation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY). Broken into parts: def · uh · MAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say defamation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.