How to pronounce intimidation
Say it like in-tim-ih-DAY-shun. Intimidation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DAY).
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- in
- tim
- ih
- DAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intimidation 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.
- timGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DAYSay 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 intimidation
American and British speakers say intimidation in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˌtɪmɪˈdeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌɪnˌtɪmɪˈdeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-tim-ih-DAY-shun.
What does intimidation mean?
- The act of making timid or fearful or of deterring by threats; the state of being intimidated.
Where does intimidation come from?
From intimidate + -ion.
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Words that rhyme with intimidation
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Questions about saying intimidation
How do you pronounce intimidation?
Say in-tim-ih-DAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˌtɪmɪˈdeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˌtɪmɪˈdeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intimidation?
Intimidation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DAY). Broken into parts: in · tim · ih · DAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say intimidation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˌtɪmɪˈdeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˌtɪmɪˈdeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.