How to pronounce excitation
Say it like ek-sy-TAY-shun. Excitation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- ek
- sy
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Excitation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- syKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- TAYSay 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 excitation
American and British speakers say excitation in essentially the same way: /ˌɛksaɪˈteɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌɛksaɪˈteɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ek-sy-TAY-shun.
What does excitation mean?
- The act of exciting or putting in motion; the act of rousing up or awakening.
- The act of producing excitement (stimulation); also, the excitement produced.
- The activity produced in an organ, tissue, or part, such as a nerve cell, as a result of stimulation.
Where does excitation come from?
From Middle English excitacion, excitacioun, from Old French excitation, from Latin excitātiō.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- excitement
- inflammation
- fervor
- fervour
Words that rhyme with excitation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of excitation.
Questions about saying excitation
How do you pronounce excitation?
Say ek-sy-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛksaɪˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɛksaɪˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in excitation?
Excitation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: ek · sy · TAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say excitation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛksaɪˈteɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌɛksaɪˈteɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.