How to pronounce emanation
Say it like em-uh-NAY-shun. Emanation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY).
- em
- uh
- NAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Emanation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- emGive 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.
- NAYSay 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 emanation
American and British speakers say emanation in essentially the same way: /ˌɛməˈneɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌɛməˈneɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: em-uh-NAY-shun.
What does emanation mean?
- The act of flowing or proceeding (of something, quality, or feeling) from a source or origin.
- That which issues, flows, or proceeds from any object as a source; efflux; an effluence.“Perfume is an emanation from a flower.”
- The generation of the Son and the procession of the Holy Spirit, as distinct from the origination of created beings.
Where does emanation come from?
From emanate + -ion.
Words that rhyme with emanation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of emanation.
- information
- education
- situation
- association
- population
- station
- administration
- operation
- organization
- application
Questions about saying emanation
How do you pronounce emanation?
Say em-uh-NAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛməˈneɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɛməˈneɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in emanation?
Emanation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY). Broken into parts: em · uh · NAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say emanation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛməˈneɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌɛməˈneɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.