How to pronounce natation
Say it like nuh-TAY-shun. Natation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY).
- nuh
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Natation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAYSay 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 natation
American and British speakers say natation in essentially the same way: /nəˈteɪʃən/ in the US and /nəˈteɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: nuh-TAY-shun.
What does natation mean?
- The act or process of swimming
Where does natation come from?
Borrowed from Latin natātiō.
Words that rhyme with natation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of natation.
Questions about saying natation
How do you pronounce natation?
Say nuh-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /nəˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /nəˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in natation?
Natation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY). Broken into parts: nuh · TAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say natation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /nəˈteɪʃən/ and the British form is /nəˈteɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.