How to pronounce levitation
Say it like lev-ih-TAY-shun. Levitation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- lev
- ih
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Levitation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- levGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep 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 levitation
American and British speakers say levitation in essentially the same way: /ˌlɛvɪˈteɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌlɛvɪˈteɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: lev-ih-TAY-shun.
What does levitation mean?
- The raising of something, such as a body, without apparent physical cause, allegedly using the power of the mind.
- The suspension of something via technical means without any mechanical support, such as by magnetism.
Where does levitation come from?
From levitate + -ion, from Latin levitas (“lightness”), patterned in English on gravitate.
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Words that rhyme with levitation
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Questions about saying levitation
How do you pronounce levitation?
Say lev-ih-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌlɛvɪˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌlɛvɪˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in levitation?
Levitation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: lev · ih · TAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say levitation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌlɛvɪˈteɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌlɛvɪˈteɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.