How to pronounce intimation
Say it like in-tuh-MAY-shun. Intimation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY).
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- in
- tuh
- MAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intimation 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MAYSay 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 intimation
American and British speakers say intimation in essentially the same way: /ˌɪntəˈmeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌɪntəˈmeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-tuh-MAY-shun.
What does intimation mean?
- A hint; an indirect suggestion.
- The act of intimating.
- Announcement; declaration.
Where does intimation come from?
From Middle French intimation, from Latin intimatio.
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Words that rhyme with intimation
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Questions about saying intimation
How do you pronounce intimation?
Say in-tuh-MAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntəˈmeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈmeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intimation?
Intimation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY). Broken into parts: in · tuh · MAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say intimation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪntəˈmeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌɪntəˈmeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.