How to pronounce excoriation
Say it like ek-SKOR-ee-ay-shun. Excoriation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKOR).
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US American/ɛkˈskɔriˌeɪʃən/ek-SKOR-ee-ay-shun
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- ek
- SKOR
- ee
- ay
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Excoriation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SKORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does excoriation mean?
noun
- The act of excoriating or flaying.
- The excoriated place, or the state of being excoriated or stripped of the skin; abrasion.
- A severe verbal denouncing.
Where does excoriation come from?
From excoriate + -ion.
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Questions about saying excoriation
How do you pronounce excoriation?
Say ek-SKOR-ee-ay-shun. The American pronunciation is /ɛkˈskɔriˌeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in excoriation?
Excoriation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKOR). Broken into parts: ek · SKOR · ee · ay · shun.