How to pronounce fermentation
Say it like fur-mun-TAY-shun. Fermentation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- fur
- mun
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fermentation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- furGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAYSay 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 fermentation
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: fur-mun-TAY-shun.
What does fermentation mean?
- Any of many anaerobic biochemical reactions in which an enzyme (or several enzymes produced by a microorganism) catalyzes the conversion of one substance into another; especially the conversion (using yeast) of sugars to alcohol or acetic acid with the evolution of carbon dioxide
- A state of agitation or excitement; a ferment.
Where does fermentation come from?
From Middle English fermentacioun, from Latin fermentātiō, fermentātiōnem.
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Questions about saying fermentation
How do you pronounce fermentation?
Say fur-mun-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌfɝmənˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌfɜːmənˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fermentation?
Fermentation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: fur · mun · TAY · shun.
Is fermentation pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌfɜːmənˈteɪʃən/ (fur-mun-TAY-shun).