How to pronounce lubrication
Say it like loo-brih-KAY-shun. Lubrication has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY).
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- loo
- brih
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lubrication pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- looGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- brihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KAYSay 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 lubrication
American and British speakers say lubrication in essentially the same way: /ˌlubrɪˈkeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌluːbrɪˈkeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: loo-brih-KAY-shun.
What does lubrication mean?
- The application of a substance (lubricant) between moving surfaces in contact in order to reduce friction and minimize heating.
Where does lubrication come from?
From lubricate + -ion.
Words that rhyme with lubrication
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lubrication.
Questions about saying lubrication
How do you pronounce lubrication?
Say loo-brih-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌlubrɪˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌluːbrɪˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lubrication?
Lubrication has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY). Broken into parts: loo · brih · KAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say lubrication the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌlubrɪˈkeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌluːbrɪˈkeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.