How to pronounce fomentation
Say it like foh-mun-TAY-shun. Fomentation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- foh
- mun
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fomentation 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.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAYSay 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 fomentation
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: foh-mun-TAY-shun.
What does fomentation mean?
- The act of fomenting; the application of warm, soft, medicinal substances, as for the purpose of easing pain by relaxing the skin, or of discussing (dispersing) tumors.
- A lotion or poultice applied to a diseased or injured part of the body.
- Encouragement; excitation; instigation.
Where does fomentation come from?
From Middle English fōmentāciǒun (“act of fomenting; lotion or poultice applied to a diseased part of the body”), from Late Latin fōmentātiō, fōmentātiōnem, from fōmentāre (from fōmentum (“lotion; compress, poultice; warm application; fomen
Words that rhyme with fomentation
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Questions about saying fomentation
How do you pronounce fomentation?
Say foh-mun-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌfoʊmənˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /fəʊmənˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fomentation?
Fomentation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: foh · mun · TAY · shun.
Is fomentation 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 /fəʊmənˈteɪʃən/ (foh-mun-TAY-shun).