How to pronounce luctation
Say it like luk-TAY-shun. Luctation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY).
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- luk
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Luctation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- 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 luctation
American and British speakers say luctation in essentially the same way: /lʌkˈteɪʃən/ in the US and /lʌkˈteɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: luk-TAY-shun.
What does luctation mean?
- Effort to overcome in contest; struggle; endeavor.
Where does luctation come from?
From Latin luctātiō (whence -ation), from luctor (“to wrestle, strive”).
Words that rhyme with luctation
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Questions about saying luctation
How do you pronounce luctation?
Say luk-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /lʌkˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /lʌkˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in luctation?
Luctation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY). Broken into parts: luk · TAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say luctation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lʌkˈteɪʃən/ and the British form is /lʌkˈteɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.