How to pronounce desiccation
Say it like des-ih-KAY-shun. Desiccation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY).
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- des
- ih
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Desiccation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- desGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KAYSay 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 desiccation
American and British speakers say desiccation in essentially the same way: /ˌdɛsɪˈkeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌdɛsɪˈkeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: des-ih-KAY-shun.
What does desiccation mean?
- The state or process of being desiccated.
- An act or occurrence of desiccating.
Where does desiccation come from?
Borrowed from Middle French dessiccation, from Late Latin desiccatio, desiccationem, from Latin desicco.
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Words that rhyme with desiccation
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Questions about saying desiccation
How do you pronounce desiccation?
Say des-ih-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɛsɪˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌdɛsɪˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in desiccation?
Desiccation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY). Broken into parts: des · ih · KAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say desiccation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɛsɪˈkeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌdɛsɪˈkeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.