How to pronounce mitigation
Say it like mit-ih-GAY-shun. Mitigation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAY).
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- mit
- ih
- GAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mitigation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mitGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- GAYSay 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 mitigation
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: mit-ih-GAY-shun.
What does mitigation mean?
- A reduction or decrease of something harmful or unpleasant.
Where does mitigation come from?
From Middle French mitigation, from Latin mītigātiō.
Words that rhyme with mitigation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mitigation.
Questions about saying mitigation
How do you pronounce mitigation?
Say mit-ih-GAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌmɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mitigation?
Mitigation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAY). Broken into parts: mit · ih · GAY · shun.
Is mitigation pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌmɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/ (mit-ih-GAY-shun).