How to pronounce nictitation
Say it like nik-tih-TAY-shun. Nictitation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- nik
- tih
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nictitation 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.
- tihKeep 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 nictitation
American and British speakers say nictitation in essentially the same way: /nɪktɪˈteɪʃən/ in the US and /nɪktɪˈteɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: nik-tih-TAY-shun.
What does nictitation mean?
- Winking, blinking
Where does nictitation come from?
From nictitate.
Words that rhyme with nictitation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nictitation.
Questions about saying nictitation
How do you pronounce nictitation?
Say nik-tih-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /nɪktɪˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /nɪktɪˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nictitation?
Nictitation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: nik · tih · TAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say nictitation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /nɪktɪˈteɪʃən/ and the British form is /nɪktɪˈteɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.