How to pronounce flagellation
Say it like flaj-uh-LAY-shun. Flagellation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- flaj
- uh
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flagellation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- flajGive 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.
- LAYSay 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 flagellation
American and British speakers say flagellation in essentially the same way: /ˌflædʒəˈleɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌflædʒəˈleɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: flaj-uh-LAY-shun.
What does flagellation mean?
- Beating, or an instance of beating, consisting of lashes, notably as corporal punishment or mortification, such as a whipping or scourging.
- The formation by plants of flagella, or their arrangement
Where does flagellation come from?
From French flagellation, from Latin flagellatio, from flagellare, from flagellum, diminutive of flagrum (“whip”).
Words that rhyme with flagellation
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Questions about saying flagellation
How do you pronounce flagellation?
Say flaj-uh-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌflædʒəˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌflædʒəˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flagellation?
Flagellation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: flaj · uh · LAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say flagellation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌflædʒəˈleɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌflædʒəˈleɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.