How to pronounce gelation
Say it like jih-LAY-shun. Gelation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY).
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- jih
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gelation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LAYSay 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 gelation
American and British speakers say gelation in essentially the same way: /dʒɪˈleɪʃən/ in the US and /dʒɪˈleɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: jih-LAY-shun.
What does gelation mean?
- The formation of a solid by cooling; freezing.
- The formation of a gel, especially from a sol.
Where does gelation come from?
From Latin gelātiō (“freezing”), from gelātus (“frozen”), past participle of gelō (“to freeze”).
Words that rhyme with gelation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gelation.
Questions about saying gelation
How do you pronounce gelation?
Say jih-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /dʒɪˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /dʒɪˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gelation?
Gelation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY). Broken into parts: jih · LAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say gelation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒɪˈleɪʃən/ and the British form is /dʒɪˈleɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.