How to pronounce maturation
Say it like mach-uh-RAY-shun. Maturation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY).
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- mach
- uh
- RAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maturation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- machGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYSay 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 maturation
American and British speakers say maturation in essentially the same way: /ˌmætʃəˈreɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌmætʃəˈreɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: mach-uh-RAY-shun.
What does maturation mean?
- The process of becoming mature.
- The process of differentiation that produces the adult form of an organism.
- The process of maturating, or suppurating fully.
Where does maturation come from?
From Middle English maturacioun, from Middle French maturation, from Latin maturatio.
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Words that rhyme with maturation
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Questions about saying maturation
How do you pronounce maturation?
Say mach-uh-RAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌmætʃəˈreɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌmætʃəˈreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maturation?
Maturation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY). Broken into parts: mach · uh · RAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say maturation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmætʃəˈreɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌmætʃəˈreɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.