How to pronounce edification
Say it like ed-uh-fuh-KAY-shun. Edification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY).
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- ed
- uh
- fuh
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Edification pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- edGive 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.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 edification
American and British speakers say edification in essentially the same way: /ˌɛdəfəˈkeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌɛdəfəˈkeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ed-uh-fuh-KAY-shun.
What does edification mean?
- The act of edifying, or the state of being edified or improved; a building process, especially morally, emotionally, or spiritually.
Where does edification come from?
From Old French, from Latin aedificationem (“building, construction”), an accusative form of aedificatio, from aedificare.
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Words that rhyme with edification
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Questions about saying edification
How do you pronounce edification?
Say ed-uh-fuh-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛdəfəˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɛdəfəˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in edification?
Edification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY). Broken into parts: ed · uh · fuh · KAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say edification the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛdəfəˈkeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌɛdəfəˈkeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.