How to pronounce laureation
Say it like lor-ee-AY-shun. Laureation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AY).
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US American/ˌlɔriˈeɪʃən/lor-ee-AY-shun
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- lor
- ee
- AY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Laureation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lorGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eeKeep 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.
What does laureation mean?
noun
- The act of crowning with laurel; the act of conferring an academic degree, or honorary title.
Words that rhyme with laureation
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Questions about saying laureation
How do you pronounce laureation?
Say lor-ee-AY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌlɔriˈeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in laureation?
Laureation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AY). Broken into parts: lor · ee · AY · shun.