How to pronounce laceration
Say it like las-uh-RAY-shun. Laceration has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY).
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US American/ˌlæsəˈreɪʃən/las-uh-RAY-shun
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- las
- uh
- RAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Laceration pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lasGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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.
What does laceration mean?
noun
- An irregular open wound to soft tissue.“The doctor sewed up the laceration in his arm.”
- The act of lacerating or tearing, either literally or figuratively.
Where does laceration come from?
From Latin lacerātiō, first attested in 1598.
Words that rhyme with laceration
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Questions about saying laceration
How do you pronounce laceration?
Say las-uh-RAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌlæsəˈreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in laceration?
Laceration has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY). Broken into parts: las · uh · RAY · shun.