How to pronounce fixation
Say it like fik-SAY-shun. Fixation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY).
- fik
- SAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fixation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 fixation
American and British speakers say fixation in essentially the same way: /fɪkˈseɪʃən/ in the US and /fɪkˈseɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: fik-SAY-shun.
What does fixation mean?
- The act of fixing.
- The state of being fixed or fixated.
- The act of uniting chemically with a solid substance or in a solid form; reduction to a non-volatile condition; -- said of volatile elements.
Where does fixation come from?
From Old French fixation.
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Words that rhyme with fixation
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Questions about saying fixation
How do you pronounce fixation?
Say fik-SAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /fɪkˈseɪʃən/. In British English it is /fɪkˈseɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fixation?
Fixation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY). Broken into parts: fik · SAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say fixation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fɪkˈseɪʃən/ and the British form is /fɪkˈseɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.