How to pronounce mortification
Say it like mor-tih-fih-KAY-shun. Mortification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY).
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- mor
- tih
- fih
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mortification pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- morGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tihKeep 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 mortification
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: maw-tih-fih-KAY-shun.
What does mortification mean?
- The act of mortifying.
- A sensation of extreme shame or embarrassment.
- The death of part of the body.
Where does mortification come from?
From Middle English mortificacioun, mortification, from Middle French mortification and its etymon Latin mortificātiō.
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Questions about saying mortification
How do you pronounce mortification?
Say mor-tih-fih-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌmoʊrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌmɔːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mortification?
Mortification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY). Broken into parts: mor · tih · fih · KAY · shun.
Is mortification pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌmɔːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ (maw-tih-fih-KAY-shun).