How to pronounce inundation
Say it like in-un-DAY-shun. Inundation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DAY).
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- in
- un
- DAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inundation 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 inundation
American and British speakers say inundation in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnənˈdeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌɪnənˈdeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-un-DAY-shun.
What does inundation mean?
- The act of inundating; an overflow; a flood; a rising and spreading of water over grounds.
- The state of being inundated; flooding.
- An overflowing or superfluous abundance; a flood; a great influx.“There is an inundation of tourists in summer, but in winter the town is almost deserted.”
Where does inundation come from?
From Old French inundacion (“flood”) (French inondation), from Latin inundatio (“flood”), form of inundō (“to flood, overflow”) (English inundate).
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Questions about saying inundation
How do you pronounce inundation?
Say in-un-DAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnənˈdeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɪnənˈdeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inundation?
Inundation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DAY). Broken into parts: in · un · DAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say inundation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnənˈdeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌɪnənˈdeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.