How to pronounce ornamentation
Say it like or-nuh-men-TAY-shun. Ornamentation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TAY).
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- or
- nuh
- men
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ornamentation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- orGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- menKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 ornamentation
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: aw-nuh-men-TAY-shun.
What does ornamentation mean?
- Decoration, adornment or embellishment.
- The act or process of decorating etc.
- Short notes added to a composition to emphasize certain notes and to add style.
Where does ornamentation come from?
From ornament + -ation.
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Words that rhyme with ornamentation
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Questions about saying ornamentation
How do you pronounce ornamentation?
Say or-nuh-men-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔrnəmɛnˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɔːnəmɛnˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ornamentation?
Ornamentation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TAY). Broken into parts: or · nuh · men · TAY · shun.
Is ornamentation pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌɔːnəmɛnˈteɪʃən/ (aw-nuh-men-TAY-shun).