How to pronounce etiolation
Say it like ee-tee-uh-LAY-shun. Etiolation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAY).
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- ee
- tee
- uh
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Etiolation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 etiolation
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ee-tee-uh-LAY-shun.
What does etiolation mean?
- Growth process of plants grown in the absence of light, characterized by long, weak stems, fewer leaves and chlorosis.
- Blanching of plants, accomplished by excluding the light of the sun; the condition of a blanched plant.
- Paleness produced by absence of light, or by disease.
Where does etiolation come from?
From French étiolé, past participle of étioler (“to blanch”).
Words that rhyme with etiolation
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Questions about saying etiolation
How do you pronounce etiolation?
Say ee-tee-uh-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌitiəˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌiːtiəˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in etiolation?
Etiolation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAY). Broken into parts: ee · tee · uh · LAY · shun.
Is etiolation pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌiːtiəˈleɪʃən/ (ee-tee-uh-LAY-shun).