How to pronounce mummification
Say it like muhm-ih-fih-KAY-shun. Mummification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY).
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- muhm
- ih
- fih
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mummification pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ihKeep 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 mummification
American and British speakers say mummification in essentially the same way: /ˌmʌmɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌmʌmɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: muhm-ih-fih-KAY-shun.
What does mummification mean?
- The preserving of a dead body, by making it into a mummy.
- The practice of wrapping a person's arms, torso, and legs in order to restrict their movement.
Where does mummification come from?
From mummify + -ication, after French momification.
Words that rhyme with mummification
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Questions about saying mummification
How do you pronounce mummification?
Say muhm-ih-fih-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌmʌmɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌmʌmɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mummification?
Mummification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY). Broken into parts: muhm · ih · fih · KAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say mummification the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmʌmɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌmʌmɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.