How to pronounce moderation
Say it like mah-duh-RAY-shun. Moderation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY).
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- mah
- duh
- RAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moderation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- duhKeep 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 moderation
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: mod-uh-RAY-shun.
What does moderation mean?
- The state or quality of being moderate; avoidance of extremes.
- An instance of moderating: bringing something away from extremes, especially in a beneficial way.
- The process of moderating a discussion.“The moderation of a large online forum can be hard work.”
Words that rhyme with moderation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of moderation.
Questions about saying moderation
How do you pronounce moderation?
Say mah-duh-RAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɑdəˈreɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moderation?
Moderation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY). Broken into parts: mah · duh · RAY · shun.
Is moderation pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃən/ (mod-uh-RAY-shun).