How to pronounce jactitation
Say it like jak-tih-TAY-shun. Jactitation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- jak
- tih
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jactitation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TAYSay 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 jactitation
American and British speakers say jactitation in essentially the same way: /ˌdʒæktɪˈteɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌdʒæktɪˈteɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: jak-tih-TAY-shun.
What does jactitation mean?
- Bragging or boasting, especially in a false manner to another's detriment.
- A false pretense of being married to somebody.
- Extreme restlessness; tossing and turning in bed.
Where does jactitation come from?
From Medieval Latin jactitio, from iactitō (“throw, fling; boast, brag; utter, mention”).
Words that rhyme with jactitation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of jactitation.
Questions about saying jactitation
How do you pronounce jactitation?
Say jak-tih-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒæktɪˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌdʒæktɪˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jactitation?
Jactitation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: jak · tih · TAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say jactitation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdʒæktɪˈteɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌdʒæktɪˈteɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.