How to pronounce nepotation
Say it like nep-uh-TAY-shun. Nepotation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- nep
- uh
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nepotation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nepGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep 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 nepotation
American and British speakers say nepotation in essentially the same way: /ˌnɛpəˈteɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌnɛpəˈteɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: nep-uh-TAY-shun.
What does nepotation mean?
- prodigal, dissolute, or uproarious behavior
Where does nepotation come from?
From Late Latin nepōtātiō.
Words that rhyme with nepotation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nepotation.
Questions about saying nepotation
How do you pronounce nepotation?
Say nep-uh-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɛpəˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌnɛpəˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nepotation?
Nepotation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: nep · uh · TAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say nepotation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌnɛpəˈteɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌnɛpəˈteɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.