How to pronounce dubitation
Say it like doo-bih-TAY-shun. Dubitation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- doo
- bih
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dubitation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TAYSay 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 dubitation
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: dyoo-bih-TAY-shun.
What does dubitation mean?
- A pang or expression of doubt.
Where does dubitation come from?
From Late Middle English dubytacion, from Middle French dubitation, from Latin dubitātiō.
Words that rhyme with dubitation
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Questions about saying dubitation
How do you pronounce dubitation?
Say doo-bih-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌdubɪˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /djuːbɪˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dubitation?
Dubitation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: doo · bih · TAY · shun.
Is dubitation pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /djuːbɪˈteɪʃən/ (dyoo-bih-TAY-shun).