How to pronounce oblation
Say it like oh-BLAY-shun. Oblation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BLAY).
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- oh
- BLAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oblation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- BLAYSay 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 oblation
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-BLAY-shun.
What does oblation mean?
- The offering of worship, thanks etc. to a deity.
- A deed or gift offered charitably.
Where does oblation come from?
From Middle English oblacioun, from Old French oblacion, from Latin oblātiō (“offering”), from offerō (“to offer, present”).
Words that rhyme with oblation
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Questions about saying oblation
How do you pronounce oblation?
Say oh-BLAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /oʊˈbleɪʃən/. In British English it is /əʊˈbleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oblation?
Oblation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BLAY). Broken into parts: oh · BLAY · shun.
Is oblation pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /əʊˈbleɪʃən/ (oh-BLAY-shun).