How to pronounce federation
Say it like fed-uh-RAY-shun. Federation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY).
- fed
- uh
- RAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Federation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYSay 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 federation
American and British speakers say federation in essentially the same way: /ˌfɛdəˈreɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌfɛdəˈreɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: fed-uh-RAY-shun.
What does federation mean?
- An act of joining together into a single political entity.“It is 106 years since federation.”
- An array of nations or states that are unified under one central authority.
- Any society or organisation formed from separate groups or bodies.
- Of an architectural style popular around the time of federation.“We live in a federation house.”
Where does federation come from?
Borrowed from French fédération, from Late Latin foederatio, from Latin foederare; equivalent to federate + -ion.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with federation
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Questions about saying federation
How do you pronounce federation?
Say fed-uh-RAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌfɛdəˈreɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌfɛdəˈreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in federation?
Federation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY). Broken into parts: fed · uh · RAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say federation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌfɛdəˈreɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌfɛdəˈreɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.