How to pronounce gradation
Say it like gruh-DAY-shun. Gradation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAY).
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- gruh
- DAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gradation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DAYSay 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 gradation
American and British speakers say gradation in essentially the same way: /ɡrəˈdeɪʃən/ in the US and /ɡrəˈdeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: gruh-DAY-shun.
What does gradation mean?
- A sequence of gradual, successive stages; a systematic progression.
- A passing by small degrees from one tone or shade, as of color, to another.
- The act of gradating or arranging in grades.
- To form with gradations.
Where does gradation come from?
Borrowed from French gradation.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with gradation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gradation.
Questions about saying gradation
How do you pronounce gradation?
Say gruh-DAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ɡrəˈdeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ɡrəˈdeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gradation?
Gradation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAY). Broken into parts: gruh · DAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say gradation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡrəˈdeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ɡrəˈdeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.