How to pronounce percolation
Say it like pur-kuh-LAY-shun. Percolation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- pur
- kuh
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Percolation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- purKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 percolation
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pur-kuh-LAY-shun.
What does percolation mean?
- The seepage or filtration of a liquid through a porous substance.
Where does percolation come from?
From Latin percōlātiō.
Words that rhyme with percolation
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Questions about saying percolation
How do you pronounce percolation?
Say pur-kuh-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /pɝkəˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /pɜːkəˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in percolation?
Percolation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: pur · kuh · LAY · shun.
Is percolation pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /pɜːkəˈleɪʃən/ (pur-kuh-LAY-shun).