How to pronounce pontification
Say it like pahn-tif-uh-KAY-shun. Pontification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/pɑnˌtɪfəˈkeɪʃən/pahn-tif-uh-KAY-shun
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- pahn
- tif
- uh
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pontification pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pahnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tifGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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.
What does pontification mean?
noun
- The act of pontificating
Where does pontification come from?
From pontificate + -ion.
Words that rhyme with pontification
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pontification.
Questions about saying pontification
How do you pronounce pontification?
Say pahn-tif-uh-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /pɑnˌtɪfəˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pontification?
Pontification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY). Broken into parts: pahn · tif · uh · KAY · shun.