How to pronounce plication
Say it like plih-KAY-shun. Plication has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY).
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- plih
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plication pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- plihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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.
American vs British pronunciation of plication
American and British speakers say plication in essentially the same way: /plɪˈkeɪʃən/ in the US and /plɪˈkeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: plih-KAY-shun.
What does plication mean?
- An act of folding.
- A fold or pleat.
- A surgical procedure in which a body part is strengthened or shortened by pulling together folds of excess material, and suturing them into place.
Where does plication come from?
From Middle French plicacion, and its source, Latin plicatio.
Words that rhyme with plication
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of plication.
Questions about saying plication
How do you pronounce plication?
Say plih-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /plɪˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /plɪˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plication?
Plication has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY). Broken into parts: plih · KAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say plication the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /plɪˈkeɪʃən/ and the British form is /plɪˈkeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.