How to pronounce germination
Say it like jur-muh-NAY-shun. Germination has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY).
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- jur
- muh
- NAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Germination pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 germination
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: jur-muh-NAY-shun.
What does germination mean?
- The process of germinating; the beginning of vegetation or growth from a seed or spore; the first development of germs, either animal or vegetable.
Where does germination come from?
From oblique stem of Latin germen, germinis (“shoot, sprout, bud”) + -ation, from Latin germinātiō, germinātiōnem (“sprouting, budding, growing”), from germinātus (“sprouted, budded, grown”), past participle of germinō (“to sprout, bud, gro
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Questions about saying germination
How do you pronounce germination?
Say jur-muh-NAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒɝməˈneɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌdʒɜːməˈneɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in germination?
Germination has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY). Broken into parts: jur · muh · NAY · shun.
Is germination pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌdʒɜːməˈneɪʃən/ (jur-muh-NAY-shun).