How to pronounce nullification
Say it like nuhl-uh-fuh-KAY-shun. Nullification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY).
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- nuhl
- uh
- fuh
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nullification pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nuhlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 nullification
American and British speakers say nullification in essentially the same way: /ˌnʌləfəˈkeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌnʌləfəˈkeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: nuhl-uh-fuh-KAY-shun.
What does nullification mean?
- The act of nullifying; a rendering void and of no effect, or no legal effect.
- The nullification crisis in U.S. history, confrontation between the state of South Carolina and the federal government in 1832–33 over the former's attempt to declare null and void within the state the federal Tariffs of 1828 and 1832.
Where does nullification come from?
Borrowed from Late Latin nullificatio, from nullifico, equivalent to null + -ification.
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Questions about saying nullification
How do you pronounce nullification?
Say nuhl-uh-fuh-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌnʌləfəˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌnʌləfəˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nullification?
Nullification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY). Broken into parts: nuhl · uh · fuh · KAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say nullification the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌnʌləfəˈkeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌnʌləfəˈkeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.