How to pronounce inoculation
Say it like in-ah-kyuh-LAY-shun. Inoculation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAY).
- in
- ah
- kyuh
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inoculation 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.
- ahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kyuhKeep 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 inoculation
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ih-nok-yuu-LAY-shun.
What does inoculation mean?
- The introduction of an antigenic substance or vaccine into the body to produce immunity to a specific disease.
- The introduction of a microorganism into a culture medium.
- The insertion of the buds of one plant into another; grafting.
Where does inoculation come from?
From Latin inoculātio.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- prebunking
- vaccination
Words that rhyme with inoculation
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Questions about saying inoculation
How do you pronounce inoculation?
Say in-ah-kyuh-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˌnɑkjəˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /ɪˌnɒkjʊˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inoculation?
Inoculation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAY). Broken into parts: in · ah · kyuh · LAY · shun.
Is inoculation pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ɪˌnɒkjʊˈleɪʃən/ (ih-nok-yuu-LAY-shun).