How to pronounce derivation
Say it like der-uh-VAY-shun. Derivation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAY).
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US American/ˌdɛrəˈveɪʃən/der-uh-VAY-shun
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- der
- uh
- VAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Derivation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- derGive 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.
- VAYSay 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.
What does derivation mean?
noun
- A leading or drawing off of water from a stream or source.
- The act of receiving anything from a source; the act of procuring an effect from a cause, means, or condition, as profits from capital, conclusions or opinions from evidence.
- The act of tracing origin or descent; an instance thereof (for example, an etymology).“the derivation of a word from an Indo-European root”
Where does derivation come from?
From Middle English derivacioun, borrowed from Middle French dérivation, from Latin dērīvātiō, dērīvātiōnem.
Words that rhyme with derivation
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Questions about saying derivation
How do you pronounce derivation?
Say der-uh-VAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɛrəˈveɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in derivation?
Derivation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAY). Broken into parts: der · uh · VAY · shun.