How to pronounce fumigation
Say it like fyoo-mih-GAY-shun. Fumigation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAY).
- fyoo
- mih
- GAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fumigation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fyooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- GAYSay 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 fumigation
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: FYOO-mih-gay-shun.
What does fumigation mean?
- The act of fumigating, or applying smoke or vapor, as for disinfection.
- Vapor raised in the process of fumigating.
Where does fumigation come from?
From Middle English fumygacioun, from Old French fumigation, from Late Latin fumigatio, fumigationem, from Latin fumigo.
Words that rhyme with fumigation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fumigation.
Questions about saying fumigation
How do you pronounce fumigation?
Say fyoo-mih-GAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌfjumɪˈɡeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˈfjuːmɪɡeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fumigation?
Fumigation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAY). Broken into parts: fyoo · mih · GAY · shun.
Is fumigation pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈfjuːmɪɡeɪʃən/ (FYOO-mih-gay-shun).