How to pronounce gratification
Say it like grat-uh-fuh-KAY-shun. Gratification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY).
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- grat
- uh
- fuh
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gratification pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gratGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAYSay 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 gratification
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: grat-uh-fuh-KAY-shun.
What does gratification mean?
- The act of gratifying or pleasing, either the mind, or the appetite or taste.“gratification of the heart gratification of the palate”
- A gratuity; a reward.
- A feeling of pleasure; satisfaction.
Where does gratification come from?
From Latin grātificātiō either directly or through Middle French gratification, from Latin grātificō (“to do a favor to, oblige, please, gratify”), from grātus (“kind, pleasing”) + faciō (“to make”).
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Words that rhyme with gratification
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Questions about saying gratification
How do you pronounce gratification?
Say grat-uh-fuh-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɡrætəfəˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɡrætəfəˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gratification?
Gratification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY). Broken into parts: grat · uh · fuh · KAY · shun.
Is gratification pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌɡrætəfəˈkeɪʃən/ (grat-uh-fuh-KAY-shun).