How to pronounce extravasation
Say it like ik-strav-uh-SAY-shun. Extravasation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SAY).
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- ik
- strav
- uh
- SAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extravasation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- stravGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SAYSay 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 extravasation
American and British speakers say extravasation in essentially the same way: /ɪkˌstrævəˈseɪʃən/ in the US and /ɪkˌstrævəˈseɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-strav-uh-SAY-shun.
What does extravasation mean?
- The exudation of blood, lymph or urine from a vessel into the tissues.
- The eruption of molten lava from a volcanic vent.
Where does extravasation come from?
From extravasate (“let out or force out (blood or fluid)”) + -ion; further etymology at extravasate.
Words that rhyme with extravasation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of extravasation.
Questions about saying extravasation
How do you pronounce extravasation?
Say ik-strav-uh-SAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˌstrævəˈseɪʃən/. In British English it is /ɪkˌstrævəˈseɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extravasation?
Extravasation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SAY). Broken into parts: ik · strav · uh · SAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say extravasation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˌstrævəˈseɪʃən/ and the British form is /ɪkˌstrævəˈseɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.