How to pronounce deglutition
Say it like dee-gloo-TISH-un. Deglutition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TISH).
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- dee
- gloo
- TISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deglutition 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.
- glooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- TISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of deglutition
American and British speakers say deglutition in essentially the same way: /ˌdiɡluˈtɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌdiːɡluːˈtɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-gloo-TISH-un.
What does deglutition mean?
- The act or process of swallowing.
Where does deglutition come from?
Borrowed from French déglutition or from Late Latin dēglūtītiō, from Latin dēglūtīre, dēgluttīre + -tiō (suffix forming nouns relating to actions or the results of actions).
Words that rhyme with deglutition
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of deglutition.
Questions about saying deglutition
How do you pronounce deglutition?
Say dee-gloo-TISH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌdiɡluˈtɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌdiːɡluːˈtɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deglutition?
Deglutition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TISH). Broken into parts: dee · gloo · TISH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say deglutition the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdiɡluˈtɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌdiːɡluːˈtɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.