How to pronounce limitation
Say it like lim-ih-TAY-shun. Limitation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- lim
- ih
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Limitation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- limGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 limitation
American and British speakers say limitation in essentially the same way: /ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: lim-ih-TAY-shun.
What does limitation mean?
- a principle that limits the extent of something“I am willing to accept certain restrictions on my movements”
- the quality of being limited or restricted“it is a good plan but it has serious limitations”
- the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed“there are limits on the amount you can bet”“it is growing rapidly with no limitation in sight”
Where does limitation come from?
Borrowed from Latin limitatio.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with limitation
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Questions about saying limitation
How do you pronounce limitation?
Say lim-ih-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in limitation?
Limitation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: lim · ih · TAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say limitation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.