How to pronounce mensuration
Say it like men-syuh-RAY-shun. Mensuration has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY).
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- men
- syuh
- RAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mensuration pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- menGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- syuhKeep 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 mensuration
American and British speakers say mensuration in essentially the same way: /ˌmɛnsjəˈreɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌmɛnsjəˈreɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: men-syuh-RAY-shun.
What does mensuration mean?
- The act or process of measuring; measurement.
- The study of measurement, especially the derivation and use of algebraic formulae to measure the areas, volumes and different parameters of geometric figures.
- A 13th century system for governing rhythmic relationships in music that was a precursor to the modern use of time signatures; The use of mensural notation.
Where does mensuration come from?
From Late Latin mensūrātiōnem (“a measuring”).
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Words that rhyme with mensuration
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Questions about saying mensuration
How do you pronounce mensuration?
Say men-syuh-RAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛnsjəˈreɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌmɛnsjəˈreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mensuration?
Mensuration has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY). Broken into parts: men · syuh · RAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say mensuration the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmɛnsjəˈreɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌmɛnsjəˈreɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.