How to pronounce februation
Say it like feh-bruu-AY-shun. Februation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AY).
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- feh
- bruu
- AY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Februation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- bruuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- 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 februation
American and British speakers say februation in essentially the same way: /fɛbrʊˈeɪʃən/ in the US and /fɛbrʊˈeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: feh-bruu-AY-shun.
What does februation mean?
- Purification, rejuvenation, or renewal, especially ritual or ceremonial.“Romantics hoped the war would bring a februation by fire.”
- The object of such purification; a sacrifice.
Where does februation come from?
From Latin februatio, from februare (“purify”).
Words that rhyme with februation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of februation.
Questions about saying februation
How do you pronounce februation?
Say feh-bruu-AY-shun. The American pronunciation is /fɛbrʊˈeɪʃən/. In British English it is /fɛbrʊˈeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in februation?
Februation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AY). Broken into parts: feh · bruu · AY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say februation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fɛbrʊˈeɪʃən/ and the British form is /fɛbrʊˈeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.