How to pronounce liquation
Say it like lih-KWAY-shun. Liquation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWAY).
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- lih
- KWAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Liquation 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.
- KWAYSay 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 liquation
American and British speakers say liquation in essentially the same way: /lɪˈkweɪʃən/ in the US and /lɪˈkweɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: lih-KWAY-shun.
What does liquation mean?
- The partial melting of a mixture of metals or ores in order to separate components.
Where does liquation come from?
Borrowed from Latin liquātiō.
Words that rhyme with liquation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of liquation.
Questions about saying liquation
How do you pronounce liquation?
Say lih-KWAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /lɪˈkweɪʃən/. In British English it is /lɪˈkweɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in liquation?
Liquation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWAY). Broken into parts: lih · KWAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say liquation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lɪˈkweɪʃən/ and the British form is /lɪˈkweɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.