How to pronounce illinition
Say it like ih-lih-NISH-un. Illinition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NISH).
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- ih
- lih
- NISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Illinition pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of illinition
American and British speakers say illinition in essentially the same way: /ɪlɪˈnɪʃən/ in the US and /ɪlɪˈnɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-lih-NISH-un.
What does illinition mean?
- A crust of some extraneous substance formed on minerals.
- Friction of a surface after the application of an ointment, to aid absorption.
Where does illinition come from?
From Latin illiniō (“to besmear”), from in- (“in, on”) + liniō (“to smear”).
Words that rhyme with illinition
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of illinition.
Questions about saying illinition
How do you pronounce illinition?
Say ih-lih-NISH-un. The American pronunciation is /ɪlɪˈnɪʃən/. In British English it is /ɪlɪˈnɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in illinition?
Illinition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NISH). Broken into parts: ih · lih · NISH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say illinition the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪlɪˈnɪʃən/ and the British form is /ɪlɪˈnɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.