How to pronounce exsanguination
Say it like ek-sang-gwih-NAY-shun. Exsanguination has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAY).
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- ek
- sang
- gwih
- NAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exsanguination 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.
- sangGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- gwihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NAYSay 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 exsanguination
American and British speakers say exsanguination in essentially the same way: /ɛkˌsæŋɡwɪˈneɪʃən/ in the US and /ɛkˌsæŋɡwɪˈneɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ek-sang-gwih-NAY-shun.
What does exsanguination mean?
- Bloodletting.
- Hemorrhage.
- Slaughter of an animal by cutting its throat and allowing it to bleed out, especially for the production of halal and kosher meat.
Where does exsanguination come from?
From exsanguinate + -ion.
Words that rhyme with exsanguination
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of exsanguination.
- information
- education
- situation
- association
- population
- station
- administration
- operation
- organization
- application
Questions about saying exsanguination
How do you pronounce exsanguination?
Say ek-sang-gwih-NAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ɛkˌsæŋɡwɪˈneɪʃən/. In British English it is /ɛkˌsæŋɡwɪˈneɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exsanguination?
Exsanguination has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAY). Broken into parts: ek · sang · gwih · NAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say exsanguination the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛkˌsæŋɡwɪˈneɪʃən/ and the British form is /ɛkˌsæŋɡwɪˈneɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.