How to pronounce magnification
Say it like mag-nih-fih-KAY-shun. Magnification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY).
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- mag
- nih
- fih
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Magnification pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- magGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fihKeep 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 magnification
American and British speakers say magnification in essentially the same way: /ˌmæɡnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌmæɡnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: mag-nih-fih-KAY-shun.
What does magnification mean?
- The act of magnifying; enlargement; exaggeration.“His story included a magnification of the events.”
- The apparent enlargement of an object in an image, for example using a lens, or by zooming in on a computer.
- Amplification.“magnification of sound”
Where does magnification come from?
From magnify + -ification.
Words that rhyme with magnification
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Questions about saying magnification
How do you pronounce magnification?
Say mag-nih-fih-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌmæɡnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌmæɡnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in magnification?
Magnification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY). Broken into parts: mag · nih · fih · KAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say magnification the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmæɡnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌmæɡnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.