How to pronounce exfoliation
Say it like eks-foh-lee-AY-shun. Exfoliation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AY).
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- eks
- foh
- lee
- AY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exfoliation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- fohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- leeKeep 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 exfoliation
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: eks-foh-lee-AY-shun.
What does exfoliation mean?
- The scaling off of a bone, a rock, or a mineral, etc.; the state of being exfoliated.
- The removal of a layer of dead skin, as in cosmetic preparation.
- The loss of leaves from a plant.
Where does exfoliation come from?
From Latin exfoliare (to remove leaves).
Words that rhyme with exfoliation
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Questions about saying exfoliation
How do you pronounce exfoliation?
Say eks-foh-lee-AY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ɛksˌfoʊliˈeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ɛksˌfəʊliˈeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exfoliation?
Exfoliation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AY). Broken into parts: eks · foh · lee · AY · shun.
Is exfoliation pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ɛksˌfəʊliˈeɪʃən/ (eks-foh-lee-AY-shun).