How to pronounce lapidation
Say it like lap-ih-DAY-shun. Lapidation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DAY).
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- lap
- ih
- DAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lapidation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lapGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 lapidation
American and British speakers say lapidation in essentially the same way: /ˌlæpɪˈdeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌlæpɪˈdeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: lap-ih-DAY-shun.
What does lapidation mean?
- The practice or act of stoning, sometimes to the point of death, as punishment
Where does lapidation come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin lapidātiō.
Words that rhyme with lapidation
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Questions about saying lapidation
How do you pronounce lapidation?
Say lap-ih-DAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌlæpɪˈdeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌlæpɪˈdeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lapidation?
Lapidation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DAY). Broken into parts: lap · ih · DAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say lapidation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌlæpɪˈdeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌlæpɪˈdeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.