How to pronounce innervation
Say it like in-er-VAY-shun. Innervation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAY).
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- in
- er
- VAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Innervation 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- VAYSay 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 innervation
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ih-nuh-VAY-shun.
What does innervation mean?
- The act of innervating or stimulating.
- Special activity excited in any part of the nervous system or in any organ of sense or motion; the nervous influence necessary for the maintenance of life, and the functions of the various organs.
- The distribution of nerves in an animal, or to any of its parts.
Where does innervation come from?
From innervate + -ion.
Words that rhyme with innervation
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Questions about saying innervation
How do you pronounce innervation?
Say in-er-VAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnɚˈveɪʃən/. In British English it is /ɪnəˈveɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in innervation?
Innervation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAY). Broken into parts: in · er · VAY · shun.
Is innervation pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪnəˈveɪʃən/ (ih-nuh-VAY-shun).