How to pronounce reduplication
Say it like ruh-dyoo-pluh-KAY-shun. Reduplication has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY).
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- ruh
- dyoo
- pluh
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reduplication pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dyooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- pluhKeep 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 reduplication
American and British speakers say reduplication in essentially the same way: /rəˌdjupləˈkeɪʃən/ in the US and /rɪdjuːplɪˈkeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-dyoo-plih-KAY-shun.
What does reduplication mean?
- The act of, or an instance of, reduplicating.
- The folding or doubling of a part or organ.
Where does reduplication come from?
From re- + duplication.
Words that rhyme with reduplication
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reduplication.
Questions about saying reduplication
How do you pronounce reduplication?
Say ruh-dyoo-pluh-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /rəˌdjupləˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /rɪdjuːplɪˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reduplication?
Reduplication has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY). Broken into parts: ruh · dyoo · pluh · KAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say reduplication the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rəˌdjupləˈkeɪʃən/ and the British form is /rɪdjuːplɪˈkeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.