How to pronounce incrustation
Say it like in-kruh-STAY-shun. Incrustation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STAY).
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- in
- kruh
- STAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incrustation 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.
- kruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- STAYSay 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 incrustation
American and British speakers say incrustation in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnkrəˈsteɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌɪnkrəˈsteɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-kruh-STAY-shun.
What does incrustation mean?
- The act of incrusting, or the state of being incrusted.
- A crust or hard coating of anything upon or within a body, as a deposit of lime, sediment, etc., from water on the inner surface of a steam boiler.
- A covering or inlaying of marble, mosaic, etc., attached to the masonry by cramp irons or cement.
Where does incrustation come from?
From Latin incrustātiō.
Words that rhyme with incrustation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of incrustation.
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Questions about saying incrustation
How do you pronounce incrustation?
Say in-kruh-STAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnkrəˈsteɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɪnkrəˈsteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incrustation?
Incrustation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STAY). Broken into parts: in · kruh · STAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say incrustation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnkrəˈsteɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌɪnkrəˈsteɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.