How to pronounce denunciation
Say it like dih-nuhn-see-AY-shun. Denunciation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AY).
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- dih
- nuhn
- see
- AY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Denunciation 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.
- nuhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AYSay 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 denunciation
American and British speakers say denunciation in essentially the same way: /dɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/ in the US and /dɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-nuhn-see-AY-shun.
What does denunciation mean?
- Proclamation; announcement; a publishing.
- The act of denouncing; an accusation made in public
- An open declaration of personal fault.
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Questions about saying denunciation
How do you pronounce denunciation?
Say dih-nuhn-see-AY-shun. The American pronunciation is /dɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/. In British English it is /dɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in denunciation?
Denunciation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AY). Broken into parts: dih · nuhn · see · AY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say denunciation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/ and the British form is /dɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.