How to pronounce osculation
Say it like ah-skyoo-LAY-shun. Osculation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- ah
- skyoo
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Osculation 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.
- skyooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- LAYSay 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 osculation
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: os-kyuu-LAY-shun.
What does osculation mean?
- The action of kissing.
- A kiss.
- A close contact.
Where does osculation come from?
From Latin ōsculātiō (“a kissing”), from ōsculor (“to kiss”).
Words that rhyme with osculation
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Questions about saying osculation
How do you pronounce osculation?
Say ah-skyoo-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑskjuˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɒskjʊˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in osculation?
Osculation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: ah · skyoo · LAY · shun.
Is osculation 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 /ˌɒskjʊˈleɪʃən/ (os-kyuu-LAY-shun).