How to pronounce hidation
Say it like hih-DAY-shun. Hidation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAY).
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- hih
- DAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hidation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 hidation
American and British speakers say hidation in essentially the same way: /hɪˈdeɪʃən/ in the US and /hɪˈdeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: hih-DAY-shun.
What does hidation mean?
- Division (of a larger territory, such as a shire or hundred) into hides
Where does hidation come from?
From hide + -ation.
Words that rhyme with hidation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hidation.
Questions about saying hidation
How do you pronounce hidation?
Say hih-DAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /hɪˈdeɪʃən/. In British English it is /hɪˈdeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hidation?
Hidation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAY). Broken into parts: hih · DAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say hidation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /hɪˈdeɪʃən/ and the British form is /hɪˈdeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.