How to pronounce habituation
Say it like huh-bit-yoo-AY-shun. Habituation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AY).
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- huh
- bit
- yoo
- AY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Habituation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- huhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bitGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- AYSay 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 habituation
American and British speakers say habituation in essentially the same way: /həˌbɪtjuˈeɪʃən/ in the US and /həˌbɪtjuːˈeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: huh-bit-yoo-AY-shun.
What does habituation mean?
- The act of habituating, or accustoming; the state of being habituated.
- The process of becoming accustomed to an internal or external stimulus, such as a noxious smell or loud noise.
Where does habituation come from?
From Middle English habituacioun, from Medieval Latin habituātio.
Words that rhyme with habituation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of habituation.
Questions about saying habituation
How do you pronounce habituation?
Say huh-bit-yoo-AY-shun. The American pronunciation is /həˌbɪtjuˈeɪʃən/. In British English it is /həˌbɪtjuːˈeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in habituation?
Habituation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AY). Broken into parts: huh · bit · yoo · AY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say habituation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /həˌbɪtjuˈeɪʃən/ and the British form is /həˌbɪtjuːˈeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.