How to pronounce exfetation
Say it like eks-fee-TAY-shun. Exfetation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- eks
- fee
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exfetation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- feeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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 exfetation
American and British speakers say exfetation in essentially the same way: /ˌɛksfiˈteɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌɛksfiˈteɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: eks-fee-TAY-shun.
What does exfetation mean?
- imperfect fetation in some organ exterior to the uterus
Where does exfetation come from?
From ex- + fetation.
Words that rhyme with exfetation
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Questions about saying exfetation
How do you pronounce exfetation?
Say eks-fee-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛksfiˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɛksfiˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exfetation?
Exfetation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: eks · fee · TAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say exfetation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛksfiˈteɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌɛksfiˈteɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.