How to pronounce deliberation
Say it like dih-lib-uh-RAY-shun. Deliberation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RAY).
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- dih
- lib
- uh
- RAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deliberation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- libGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYSay 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 deliberation
American and British speakers say deliberation in essentially the same way: /dɪˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən/ in the US and /dɪˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-lib-uh-RAY-shun.
What does deliberation mean?
- The act of deliberating, or of weighing and examining the reasons for and against a choice or measure; careful consideration; mature reflection.
- Careful discussion and examination of the reasons for and against a measure.“the deliberations of a legislative body or council”
Where does deliberation come from?
From Middle English deliberacioun, from Old French deliberation, from Latin deliberātiō.
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Questions about saying deliberation
How do you pronounce deliberation?
Say dih-lib-uh-RAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /dɪˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən/. In British English it is /dɪˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deliberation?
Deliberation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RAY). Broken into parts: dih · lib · uh · RAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say deliberation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən/ and the British form is /dɪˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.