How to pronounce infestation
Say it like in-fes-TAY-shun. Infestation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- in
- fes
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Infestation 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.
- fesGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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.
American vs British pronunciation of infestation
American and British speakers say infestation in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˌfɛˈsteɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌɪnˌfɛˈsteɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-fes-TAY-shun.
What does infestation mean?
- The presence of a large number of pest organisms in an area or field, on the surface of a host or anything that might contact a host, or in the soil.
Where does infestation come from?
From Middle French infestation, from Late Latin infestatio.
Words that rhyme with infestation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of infestation.
- information
- education
- situation
- association
- population
- administration
- operation
- organization
- nation
- application
Questions about saying infestation
How do you pronounce infestation?
Say in-fes-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˌfɛˈsteɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˌfɛˈsteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in infestation?
Infestation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: in · fes · TAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say infestation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˌfɛˈsteɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˌfɛˈsteɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.