How to pronounce delegation
Say it like del-uh-GAY-shun. Delegation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAY).
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- del
- uh
- GAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Delegation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- delGive 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.
- GAYSay 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 delegation
American and British speakers say delegation in essentially the same way: /ˌdɛləˈɡeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌdɛlɪˈɡeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: del-ih-GAY-shun.
What does delegation mean?
- a group of representatives or delegates
- authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions
Where does delegation come from?
Borrowed from Latin dēlēgātiō, dēlēgātiōnis, from dēlēgō: compare French délégation.
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Words that rhyme with delegation
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Questions about saying delegation
How do you pronounce delegation?
Say del-uh-GAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɛləˈɡeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌdɛlɪˈɡeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in delegation?
Delegation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAY). Broken into parts: del · uh · GAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say delegation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɛləˈɡeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌdɛlɪˈɡeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.