How to pronounce presentation
Say it like prez-un-TAY-shun. Presentation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
- prez
- un
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Presentation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prezGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unKeep 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 presentation
American and British speakers say presentation in essentially the same way: /ˌprɛzənˈteɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌprɛzənˈteɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: prez-un-TAY-shun.
What does presentation mean?
- the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)“she gave the trophy but he made the presentation”
- a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view“the presentation of new data”“he gave the customer a demonstration”
- the act of making something publicly available; presenting news or other information by broadcasting or printing it“he prepared his presentation carefully in advance”
Where does presentation come from?
From Old French presentation (French présentation), from Latin praesentātiōnem, accusative singular of praesentātiō (“representation, exhibition”).
Words that rhyme with presentation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of presentation.
Questions about saying presentation
How do you pronounce presentation?
Say prez-un-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌprɛzənˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌprɛzənˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in presentation?
Presentation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: prez · un · TAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say presentation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌprɛzənˈteɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌprɛzənˈteɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.