How to pronounce immolation
Say it like IM-uh-lay-shun. Immolation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IM).
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- IM
- uh
- lay
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Immolation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- IMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- layGive this part a little weight. 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 immolation
American and British speakers say immolation in essentially the same way: /ˈɪməˌleɪʃən/ in the US and /ˈɪməˌleɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: IM-uh-lay-shun.
What does immolation mean?
- The act of immolating, or the state of being immolated.
- That which is immolated; a sacrifice.
- The act of maliciously burning a person.
Where does immolation come from?
From Middle English immolacion, from Middle French immolation, from Old French, from Latin immolatio.
Questions about saying immolation
How do you pronounce immolation?
Say IM-uh-lay-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪməˌleɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˈɪməˌleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in immolation?
Immolation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IM). Broken into parts: IM · uh · lay · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say immolation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪməˌleɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˈɪməˌleɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.