How to pronounce oscitation
Say it like ah-sih-TAY-shun. Oscitation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- ah
- sih
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oscitation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sihKeep 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 oscitation
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: os-ih-TAY-shun.
What does oscitation mean?
- The act of yawning or gaping.
Where does oscitation come from?
Latin ōscitātiō, from ōscitō (“to gape”).
Words that rhyme with oscitation
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Questions about saying oscitation
How do you pronounce oscitation?
Say ah-sih-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑsɪˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɒsɪˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oscitation?
Oscitation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: ah · sih · TAY · shun.
Is oscitation pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌɒsɪˈteɪʃən/ (os-ih-TAY-shun).