How to pronounce ejaculation
Say it like ee-jak-yoo-LAY-shun. Ejaculation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAY).
- ee
- jak
- yoo
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ejaculation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- jakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- LAYSay 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 ejaculation
American and British speakers say ejaculation in essentially the same way: /iˌdʒækjuˈleɪʃən/ in the US and /ɪˌdʒækjʊˈleɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-jak-yuu-LAY-shun.
What does ejaculation mean?
- The act of ejecting or suddenly throwing fluid or some other substance from a duct or other body structure.
- The uttering of a short, sudden exclamation or prayer, or the exclamation or prayer uttered.
Where does ejaculation come from?
From French éjaculation, borrowed from Latin ēiaculārī.
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Questions about saying ejaculation
How do you pronounce ejaculation?
Say ee-jak-yoo-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /iˌdʒækjuˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /ɪˌdʒækjʊˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ejaculation?
Ejaculation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAY). Broken into parts: ee · jak · yoo · LAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say ejaculation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /iˌdʒækjuˈleɪʃən/ and the British form is /ɪˌdʒækjʊˈleɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.