How to pronounce palpitation
Say it like pal-pih-TAY-shun. Palpitation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- pal
- pih
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Palpitation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- palGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- pihKeep 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 palpitation
American and British speakers say palpitation in essentially the same way: /ˌpælpɪˈteɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌpælpɪˈteɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: pal-pih-TAY-shun.
What does palpitation mean?
- An abnormal beating of the heart that may be perceived by the patient, a result of excitement, exertion, or illness.
Where does palpitation come from?
From Middle French palpitation, from Latin palpitatio.
Words that rhyme with palpitation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of palpitation.
Questions about saying palpitation
How do you pronounce palpitation?
Say pal-pih-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌpælpɪˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌpælpɪˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in palpitation?
Palpitation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: pal · pih · TAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say palpitation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpælpɪˈteɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌpælpɪˈteɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.