How to pronounce hyphenation
Say it like hy-fuh-NAY-shun. Hyphenation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY).
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- hy
- fuh
- NAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hyphenation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAYSay 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 hyphenation
American and British speakers say hyphenation in essentially the same way: /ˌhaɪfəˈneɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌhaɪfəˈneɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: hy-fuh-NAY-shun.
What does hyphenation mean?
- The inclusion of hyphens; especially, the correct locations of hyphens.“Print the article without hyphenation if you're not sure where to put them.”
Where does hyphenation come from?
From hyphen + -ation.
Words that rhyme with hyphenation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hyphenation.
- information
- education
- situation
- association
- population
- station
- administration
- operation
- organization
- application
Questions about saying hyphenation
How do you pronounce hyphenation?
Say hy-fuh-NAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪfəˈneɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪfəˈneɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hyphenation?
Hyphenation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY). Broken into parts: hy · fuh · NAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say hyphenation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌhaɪfəˈneɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌhaɪfəˈneɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.