How to pronounce propagation
Say it like prah-puh-GAY-shun. Propagation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAY).
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- prah
- puh
- GAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Propagation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GAYSay 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 propagation
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: prop-uh-GAY-shun.
What does propagation mean?
- The multiplication or natural increase in a population.“plant propagation”
- The dissemination of something to a larger area or greater number.“The farmer specialized in the propagation of rare orchids.”
- The winning of new converts.
Where does propagation come from?
From Middle French propagation, from Old French propagacion, from Latin propagatio.
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Words that rhyme with propagation
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Questions about saying propagation
How do you pronounce propagation?
Say prah-puh-GAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌprɑpəˈɡeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌprɒpəˈɡeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in propagation?
Propagation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAY). Broken into parts: prah · puh · GAY · shun.
Is propagation 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 /ˌprɒpəˈɡeɪʃən/ (prop-uh-GAY-shun).