How to pronounce inhalation
Say it like ih-nuh-LAY-shun. Inhalation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- ih
- nuh
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inhalation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAYSay 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 inhalation
American and British speakers say inhalation in essentially the same way: /ɪnəˈleɪʃən/ in the US and /ɪnəˈleɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-nuh-LAY-shun.
What does inhalation mean?
- The act of inhaling; inbreathing.
- The substance (medicament) which is inhaled.
Where does inhalation come from?
From inhale + -ation.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with inhalation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of inhalation.
Questions about saying inhalation
How do you pronounce inhalation?
Say ih-nuh-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ɪnəˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /ɪnəˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inhalation?
Inhalation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: ih · nuh · LAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say inhalation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnəˈleɪʃən/ and the British form is /ɪnəˈleɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.