How to pronounce foliation
Say it like foh-lee-AY-shun. Foliation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AY).
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- foh
- lee
- AY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foliation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AYSay 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 foliation
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: foh-lee-AY-shun.
What does foliation mean?
- The process of forming into a leaf or leaves.
- The process of forming into pages; pagination.
- The numbering of the folios of a manuscript or a book.
Where does foliation come from?
From French foliation, from Latin folium (“leaf”).
Words that rhyme with foliation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of foliation.
Questions about saying foliation
How do you pronounce foliation?
Say foh-lee-AY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌfoʊliˈeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌfəʊliˈeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foliation?
Foliation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AY). Broken into parts: foh · lee · AY · shun.
Is foliation pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌfəʊliˈeɪʃən/ (foh-lee-AY-shun).