How to pronounce pacification
Say it like pas-uh-fuh-KAY-shun. Pacification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY).
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US American/ˌpæsəfəˈkeɪʃən/pas-uh-fuh-KAY-shun
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- pas
- uh
- fuh
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pacification pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pasGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAYSay 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.
What does pacification mean?
noun
- The process of pacifying.
Where does pacification come from?
From Middle English pacificacion, from Old French pacification.
Words that rhyme with pacification
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Questions about saying pacification
How do you pronounce pacification?
Say pas-uh-fuh-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌpæsəfəˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pacification?
Pacification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY). Broken into parts: pas · uh · fuh · KAY · shun.