How to pronounce gemination
Say it like jem-ih-NAY-shun. Gemination has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY).
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- jem
- ih
- NAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gemination pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jemGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NAYSay 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 gemination
American and British speakers say gemination in essentially the same way: /ˌdʒɛmɪˈneɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌdʒɛmɪˈneɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: jem-ih-NAY-shun.
What does gemination mean?
- A doubling.
- The phenomenon of a consonant being pronounced for an audibly longer period of time than is normal; an instance of such lengthened pronunciation.
Where does gemination come from?
Borrowed from Latin geminātiō, geminātiōnis (“a doubling”).
Words that rhyme with gemination
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gemination.
- information
- education
- situation
- association
- population
- station
- administration
- operation
- organization
- application
Questions about saying gemination
How do you pronounce gemination?
Say jem-ih-NAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒɛmɪˈneɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌdʒɛmɪˈneɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gemination?
Gemination has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY). Broken into parts: jem · ih · NAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say gemination the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdʒɛmɪˈneɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌdʒɛmɪˈneɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.