How to pronounce denaturation
Say it like dee-nach-uh-RAY-shun. Denaturation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RAY).
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- dee
- nach
- uh
- RAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Denaturation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nachGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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 denaturation
American and British speakers say denaturation in essentially the same way: /diˌnætʃəˈreɪʃən/ in the US and /diːˌnætʃəˈreɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-nach-uh-RAY-shun.
What does denaturation mean?
- The deliberate addition of a noxious substance to alcohol to make it unfit to drink
- The change of folding structure of a protein (and thus of physical properties) caused by heating, changes in pH, or exposure to certain chemicals.
Where does denaturation come from?
From denature + -ation.
Words that rhyme with denaturation
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Questions about saying denaturation
How do you pronounce denaturation?
Say dee-nach-uh-RAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /diˌnætʃəˈreɪʃən/. In British English it is /diːˌnætʃəˈreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in denaturation?
Denaturation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RAY). Broken into parts: dee · nach · uh · RAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say denaturation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /diˌnætʃəˈreɪʃən/ and the British form is /diːˌnætʃəˈreɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.