How to pronounce gesticulation
Say it like jeh-stik-yuh-LAY-shun. Gesticulation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAY).
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- jeh
- stik
- yuh
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gesticulation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- stikGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 gesticulation
American and British speakers say gesticulation in essentially the same way: /dʒɛˌstɪkjəˈleɪʃən/ in the US and /dʒɛˌstɪkjəˈleɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: jeh-stik-yuh-LAY-shun.
What does gesticulation mean?
- The act of gesticulating, or making gestures to aid expression of thoughts, sentiments or passion.
- A gesture; a motion of the body or limbs when speaking, or in representing action or passion, and enforcing arguments and sentiments.
- An odd or fanciful motion.
Where does gesticulation come from?
From Middle English gesticulation, from Latin gesticulatio.
Words that rhyme with gesticulation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gesticulation.
Questions about saying gesticulation
How do you pronounce gesticulation?
Say jeh-stik-yuh-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /dʒɛˌstɪkjəˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /dʒɛˌstɪkjəˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gesticulation?
Gesticulation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAY). Broken into parts: jeh · stik · yuh · LAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say gesticulation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒɛˌstɪkjəˈleɪʃən/ and the British form is /dʒɛˌstɪkjəˈleɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.