How to pronounce ligation
Say it like lih-GAY-shun. Ligation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAY).
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- lih
- GAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ligation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- GAYSay 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 ligation
American and British speakers say ligation in essentially the same way: /lɪˈɡeɪʃən/ in the US and /lɪˈɡeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: lih-GAY-shun.
What does ligation mean?
- Something that ties, a ligature.
- The act of tying, of applying a ligature.
- The state of having a ligature, of being tied.
Where does ligation come from?
Borrowed from Late Latin ligatio, ligationis, from Latin ligo.
Words that rhyme with ligation
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Questions about saying ligation
How do you pronounce ligation?
Say lih-GAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /lɪˈɡeɪʃən/. In British English it is /lɪˈɡeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ligation?
Ligation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAY). Broken into parts: lih · GAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say ligation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lɪˈɡeɪʃən/ and the British form is /lɪˈɡeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.