How to pronounce pigmentation
Say it like pig-mun-TAY-shun. Pigmentation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- pig
- mun
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pigmentation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pigGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 pigmentation
American and British speakers say pigmentation in essentially the same way: /ˌpɪɡmənˈteɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌpɪɡmənˈteɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: pig-mun-TAY-shun.
What does pigmentation mean?
- Coloration of human, plant or animal tissue, especially by pigment.
Where does pigmentation come from?
From pigment + -ation.
Words that rhyme with pigmentation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pigmentation.
Questions about saying pigmentation
How do you pronounce pigmentation?
Say pig-mun-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɪɡmənˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌpɪɡmənˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pigmentation?
Pigmentation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: pig · mun · TAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say pigmentation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpɪɡmənˈteɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌpɪɡmənˈteɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.