How to pronounce foveation
Say it like foh-vee-AY-shun. Foveation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AY).
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- foh
- vee
- AY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foveation 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.
- veeKeep 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 foveation
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: foh-vee-AY-shun.
What does foveation mean?
- The act of foveating (angling the eyes to focus on an object).
- Pitting and scarring, as seen in smallpox, chickenpox, etc.
Where does foveation come from?
From foveate + -ion.
Words that rhyme with foveation
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Questions about saying foveation
How do you pronounce foveation?
Say foh-vee-AY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌfoʊviˈeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌfəʊviˈeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foveation?
Foveation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AY). Broken into parts: foh · vee · AY · shun.
Is foveation 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 /ˌfəʊviˈeɪʃən/ (foh-vee-AY-shun).