How to pronounce inactivation
Say it like in-ak-tih-VAY-shun. Inactivation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (VAY).
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- in
- ak
- tih
- VAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inactivation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- akGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- VAYSay 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 inactivation
American and British speakers say inactivation in essentially the same way: /ˌɪˌnæktɪˈveɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌɪˌnæktɪˈveɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-ak-tih-VAY-shun.
What does inactivation mean?
- The process of rendering something inactive.
Where does inactivation come from?
From in- + activation or inactive + -ation.
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Words that rhyme with inactivation
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Questions about saying inactivation
How do you pronounce inactivation?
Say in-ak-tih-VAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˌnæktɪˈveɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɪˌnæktɪˈveɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inactivation?
Inactivation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (VAY). Broken into parts: in · ak · tih · VAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say inactivation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪˌnæktɪˈveɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌɪˌnæktɪˈveɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.