How to pronounce nictation
Say it like nik-TAY-shun. Nictation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY).
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- nik
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nictation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 nictation
American and British speakers say nictation in essentially the same way: /nɪkˈteɪʃən/ in the US and /nɪkˈteɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: nik-TAY-shun.
What does nictation mean?
- An act or instance of winking or blinking; a wink, a blink.
Where does nictation come from?
From nictate.
Words that rhyme with nictation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nictation.
Questions about saying nictation
How do you pronounce nictation?
Say nik-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /nɪkˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /nɪkˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nictation?
Nictation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY). Broken into parts: nik · TAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say nictation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /nɪkˈteɪʃən/ and the British form is /nɪkˈteɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.