How to pronounce purgation
Say it like pur-GAYSHN. Purgation has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAYSHN).
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- pur
- GAYSHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Purgation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- purKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- GAYSHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of purgation
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pur-GAYSHN.
What does purgation mean?
- The process or act of purging, such as by the use of a purgative.
- The process or act of cleansing from sin or guilt.
Where does purgation come from?
From Middle English purgacioun, borrowed from Anglo-Norman purgacion, itself borrowed from Latin pūrgātiō; equivalent to purge + -ation.
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Questions about saying purgation
How do you pronounce purgation?
Say pur-GAYSHN. The American pronunciation is /pɝˈɡeɪʃn/. In British English it is /pɜːˈɡeɪʃn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in purgation?
Purgation has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAYSHN). Broken into parts: pur · GAYSHN.
Is purgation pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /pɜːˈɡeɪʃn/ (pur-GAYSHN).