How to pronounce insolation
Say it like in-soh-LAY-shun. Insolation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- in
- soh
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Insolation 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.
- sohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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 insolation
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: in-soh-LAY-shun.
What does insolation mean?
- The incident radiant energy emitted by the sun which reaches a unit area over a period of time, typically measured over a horizontal area at the Earth's surface or at the top of Earth's atmosphere.
- The rate of delivery of such radiation.
- The act or process of exposing to the rays of the sun, such as for the purpose of medical treatment, drying or maturing, as fruits, drugs, etc., or of rendering acid, as vinegar.
Where does insolation come from?
Borrowed from French insolation, from Latin insolatio (“a setting or placing in the sun”).
Words that rhyme with insolation
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Questions about saying insolation
How do you pronounce insolation?
Say in-soh-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnsoʊˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɪnsəʊˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in insolation?
Insolation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: in · soh · LAY · shun.
Is insolation pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌɪnsəʊˈleɪʃən/ (in-soh-LAY-shun).