How to pronounce flation
Say it like FLAY-shun. Flation has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAY).
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- FLAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLAYSay 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 flation
American and British speakers say flation in essentially the same way: /ˈfleɪʃən/ in the US and /ˈfleɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLAY-shun.
What does flation mean?
- Distortions of area; differences in the areas of objects on a map compared to true scale.
Where does flation come from?
By analogy with inflation and deflation.
Words that rhyme with flation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flation.
Questions about saying flation
How do you pronounce flation?
Say FLAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˈfleɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˈfleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flation?
Flation has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAY). Broken into parts: FLAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say flation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfleɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˈfleɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.