How to pronounce ramification
Say it like ram-uh-fuh-KAY-shun. Ramification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY).
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- ram
- uh
- fuh
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ramification pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ramGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 ramification
American and British speakers say ramification in essentially the same way: /ˌræməfəˈkeɪʃən/ in the US and /ræmɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ram-ih-fih-KAY-shun.
What does ramification mean?
- A branching-out, the act or result of developing branches; specifically the divergence of the stem and limbs of a plant into smaller ones, or of similar developments in blood vessels, anatomical structures etc.
- An offshoot of a decision, fact etc.; a consequence or implication, especially one which complicates a situation.
- An arrangement of branches.
Where does ramification come from?
From Middle French ramification, or its source, Medieval Latin rāmificātiō.
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Questions about saying ramification
How do you pronounce ramification?
Say ram-uh-fuh-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌræməfəˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ræmɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ramification?
Ramification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY). Broken into parts: ram · uh · fuh · KAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say ramification the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌræməfəˈkeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ræmɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.