How to pronounce incantation
Say it like in-kan-TAY-shun. Incantation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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US American/ˌɪnˌkænˈteɪʃən/in-kan-TAY-shun
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- in
- kan
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incantation 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.
- kanGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- TAYSay 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.
What does incantation mean?
noun
- The act or process of using formulas and/or usually rhyming words, sung or spoken, with occult ceremonies, for the purpose of raising spirits, producing enchantment, or creating other magical results.
- A formula of words used as above.
- Any esoteric command or procedure.
Where does incantation come from?
From Middle English incantacioun, from Old French incantation, from Latin incantatio.
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Questions about saying incantation
How do you pronounce incantation?
Say in-kan-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˌkænˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incantation?
Incantation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: in · kan · TAY · shun.