How to pronounce numeration
Say it like nyoo-muh-RAY-shun. Numeration has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY).
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- nyoo
- muh
- RAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Numeration pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nyooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYSay 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 numeration
American and British speakers say numeration in essentially the same way: /ˌnjuməˈreɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌnjuːməˈreɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: nyoo-muh-RAY-shun.
What does numeration mean?
- The act of counting or numbering; enumeration.
- Any system of giving names to numbers.
Where does numeration come from?
From Middle English numeracioun, from Latin numerātiō.
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Words that rhyme with numeration
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Questions about saying numeration
How do you pronounce numeration?
Say nyoo-muh-RAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌnjuməˈreɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌnjuːməˈreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in numeration?
Numeration has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY). Broken into parts: nyoo · muh · RAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say numeration the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌnjuməˈreɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌnjuːməˈreɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.