How to pronounce irradiation
Say it like ir-ay-dee-AY-shun. Irradiation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AY).
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- ir
- ay
- dee
- AY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Irradiation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- irGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AYSay 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 irradiation
American and British speakers say irradiation in essentially the same way: /ˌɪˌreɪdiˈeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌɪˌreɪdiˈeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ir-ay-dee-AY-shun.
What does irradiation mean?
- a process of sterilization whereby radiation is passed through a bag containing food, utensils, etc., to sterilize the contents.
- Synonym of radiotherapy.
Where does irradiation come from?
From Middle French irradiacion, from Latin irradiatio.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- radiotherapy
Words that rhyme with irradiation
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Questions about saying irradiation
How do you pronounce irradiation?
Say ir-ay-dee-AY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˌreɪdiˈeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɪˌreɪdiˈeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in irradiation?
Irradiation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AY). Broken into parts: ir · ay · dee · AY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say irradiation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪˌreɪdiˈeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌɪˌreɪdiˈeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.