How to pronounce granulation
Say it like gran-yuh-LAY-shun. Granulation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- gran
- yuh
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Granulation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- granGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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 granulation
American and British speakers say granulation in essentially the same way: /ˌɡrænjəˈleɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌɡrænjəˈleɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: gran-yuh-LAY-shun.
What does granulation mean?
- The formation of granules, or of cereal grains.
- The forming of metals into granules by pouring them through a sieve into water while hot.
- The condition of being granulated.
Where does granulation come from?
From Late Latin grānulum (“granule”) + -ation.
Words that rhyme with granulation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of granulation.
Questions about saying granulation
How do you pronounce granulation?
Say gran-yuh-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɡrænjəˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɡrænjəˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in granulation?
Granulation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: gran · yuh · LAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say granulation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɡrænjəˈleɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌɡrænjəˈleɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.