How to pronounce despaghettification
Say it like dee-spuh-ghet-ih-fih-KAY-shun. Despaghettification has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the sixth one (KAY).
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- dee
- spuh
- ghet
- ih
- fih
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Despaghettification 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.
- spuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ghetGive 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.
- fihKeep 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 despaghettification
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dee-spuh-ghet-ih-fih-KAY-shun.
What does despaghettification mean?
- The process or act of despaghettifying; refactoring of spaghetti code.
Where does despaghettification come from?
From de- + spaghetti + -fication.
Words that rhyme with despaghettification
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Questions about saying despaghettification
How do you pronounce despaghettification?
Say dee-spuh-ghet-ih-fih-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /dispəˌɡɛtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /dispəˌɡɛtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in despaghettification?
Despaghettification has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the sixth one (KAY). Broken into parts: dee · spuh · ghet · ih · fih · KAY · shun.
Is despaghettification pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /dispəˌɡɛtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ (dee-spuh-ghet-ih-fih-KAY-shun).