How to pronounce illation
Say it like uh-LAY-shun. Illation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY).
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- uh
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Illation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep 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 illation
American and British speakers say illation in essentially the same way: /əˈleɪʃən/ in the US and /ɪˈleɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-LAY-shun.
What does illation mean?
- The act of inferring or concluding, especially from a set of premises; a conclusion, a deduction.
Where does illation come from?
From Latin illātiō (“logical inference, deduction, conclusion”), from illātus, perfect passive participle of inferō (“carry or bring into somewhere; conclude”), from in + ferō (“bear, carry; suffer”).
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Words that rhyme with illation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of illation.
Questions about saying illation
How do you pronounce illation?
Say uh-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /əˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /ɪˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in illation?
Illation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY). Broken into parts: uh · LAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say illation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈleɪʃən/ and the British form is /ɪˈleɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.