How to pronounce enunciation
Say it like ih-nuhn-see-AY-shun. Enunciation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AY).
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- ih
- nuhn
- see
- AY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enunciation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nuhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AYSay 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 enunciation
American and British speakers say enunciation in essentially the same way: /ɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/ in the US and /ɪˌnʌnsɪˈeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-nuhn-sih-AY-shun.
What does enunciation mean?
- The act of enunciating, announcing, proclaiming, or making known; open attestation; declaration.“It was time for the enunciation of an important truth.”
- The mode of utterance or pronunciation, especially with regards to the fullness and distinctness of articulation.“She speaks with an impressively clear enunciation.”
- That which is enunciated or announced; words in which a proposition is expressed; formal declaration
Where does enunciation come from?
From Latin ēnuntiātiō.
Words that rhyme with enunciation
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Questions about saying enunciation
How do you pronounce enunciation?
Say ih-nuhn-see-AY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ɪˌnʌnsɪˈeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enunciation?
Enunciation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AY). Broken into parts: ih · nuhn · see · AY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say enunciation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ɪˌnʌnsɪˈeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.