How to pronounce passivation
Say it like pas-uh-VAY-shun. Passivation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAY).
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- pas
- uh
- VAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Passivation 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.
- VAYSay 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 passivation
American and British speakers say passivation in essentially the same way: /ˌpæsəˈveɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌpæsəˈveɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: pas-uh-VAY-shun.
What does passivation mean?
- The process of making a material passive (non-reactive) in relation to another material prior to using the materials together.
- The spontaneous formation of a hard non-reactive surface film (usually an oxide or nitride) that inhibits further corrosion.
- Conversion of a non-passive dynamical system into a passive one.
Where does passivation come from?
From passive + -ation.
Words that rhyme with passivation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of passivation.
Questions about saying passivation
How do you pronounce passivation?
Say pas-uh-VAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌpæsəˈveɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌpæsəˈveɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in passivation?
Passivation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAY). Broken into parts: pas · uh · VAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say passivation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpæsəˈveɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌpæsəˈveɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.