How to pronounce fluoridation
Say it like fluur-uh-DAY-shun. Fluoridation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DAY).
- fluur
- uh
- DAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fluoridation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fluurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DAYSay 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 fluoridation
American and British speakers say fluoridation in essentially the same way: /ˌflʊrəˈdeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌflʊrəˈdeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: fluur-uh-DAY-shun.
What does fluoridation mean?
- The act or process of adding fluoride to something, especially water.
Where does fluoridation come from?
From fluoride + -ation.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- fluoridization
- fluoridisation
Opposite meaning
- defluoridation
Words that rhyme with fluoridation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fluoridation.
Questions about saying fluoridation
How do you pronounce fluoridation?
Say fluur-uh-DAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌflʊrəˈdeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌflʊrəˈdeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fluoridation?
Fluoridation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DAY). Broken into parts: fluur · uh · DAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say fluoridation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌflʊrəˈdeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌflʊrəˈdeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.