How to pronounce pollination
Say it like pah-luh-NAY-shun. Pollination has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY).
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- pah
- luh
- NAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pollination pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAYSay 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 pollination
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: pol-ih-NAY-shun.
What does pollination mean?
- The transfer of pollen from an anther to a stigma; effected by insects, birds, bats and the wind etc.
Where does pollination come from?
From pollinate + -ion.
Words that rhyme with pollination
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pollination.
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Questions about saying pollination
How do you pronounce pollination?
Say pah-luh-NAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑləˈneɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌpɒlɪˈneɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pollination?
Pollination has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY). Broken into parts: pah · luh · NAY · shun.
Is pollination pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌpɒlɪˈneɪʃən/ (pol-ih-NAY-shun).