How to pronounce iteration
Say it like it-uh-RAY-shun. Iteration has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY).
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- it
- uh
- RAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Iteration pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- itGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYSay 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 iteration
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: it-uh-RAY-shun.
What does iteration mean?
- A recital or a second performance; a repetition.
- A variation or version.“The architect drafted several iterations of the floorplan before deciding on his final design.”
- The use of repetition in a computer program, especially in the form of a loop.
Where does iteration come from?
From Latin iterātiō, from iterō.
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Words that rhyme with iteration
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Questions about saying iteration
How do you pronounce iteration?
Say it-uh-RAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪtəˈreɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɪtəˈreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in iteration?
Iteration has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY). Broken into parts: it · uh · RAY · shun.
Is iteration pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌɪtəˈreɪʃən/ (it-uh-RAY-shun).