How to pronounce quantification
Say it like kwahn-tih-fuh-KAY-shun. Quantification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY).
- kwahn
- tih
- fuh
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quantification pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kwahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fuhKeep 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.
American vs British pronunciation of quantification
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kwon-tih-fik-AY-shun.
What does quantification mean?
- The act of quantifying.
- The expression of an economic activity in monetary units.
- A limitation that is imposed on the variables of a proposition.
Where does quantification come from?
Coined by Scottish philosopher Sir William Hamilton: "quantification of the predicate".
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- quantitation
Words that rhyme with quantification
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Questions about saying quantification
How do you pronounce quantification?
Say kwahn-tih-fuh-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkwɑntɪfəˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌkwɒntɪˌfɪˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quantification?
Quantification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY). Broken into parts: kwahn · tih · fuh · KAY · shun.
Is quantification 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 /ˌkwɒntɪˌfɪˈkeɪʃən/ (kwon-tih-fik-AY-shun).