How to pronounce induration
Say it like in-dyuu-RAY-shun. Induration has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY).
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- in
- dyuu
- RAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Induration pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dyuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- RAYSay 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 induration
American and British speakers say induration in essentially the same way: /ɪndjʊˈreɪʃən/ in the US and /ɪndjʊˈreɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-dyuu-RAY-shun.
What does induration mean?
- Hardness.
- An enduring presence; fixity.
- The process of becoming hard.
Where does induration come from?
From Middle English induracioun, from Old French induracion (“hardness, obstinacy”) or directly from Medieval Latin induratiō.
Words that rhyme with induration
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of induration.
Questions about saying induration
How do you pronounce induration?
Say in-dyuu-RAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ɪndjʊˈreɪʃən/. In British English it is /ɪndjʊˈreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in induration?
Induration has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY). Broken into parts: in · dyuu · RAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say induration the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪndjʊˈreɪʃən/ and the British form is /ɪndjʊˈreɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.