How to pronounce rejuvenation
Say it like rih-joo-vuh-NAY-shun. Rejuvenation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAY).
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- rih
- joo
- vuh
- NAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rejuvenation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- jooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAYSay 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 rejuvenation
American and British speakers say rejuvenation in essentially the same way: /rɪˌdʒuvəˈneɪʃən/ in the US and /rɪˌdʒuːvəˈneɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-joo-vuh-NAY-shun.
What does rejuvenation mean?
- The process of rendering young again.
- The process of producing beneficial changes.“the rejuvenation of the city center”
Where does rejuvenation come from?
From rejuvenate + -ion, cf.
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Words that rhyme with rejuvenation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rejuvenation.
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Questions about saying rejuvenation
How do you pronounce rejuvenation?
Say rih-joo-vuh-NAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /rɪˌdʒuvəˈneɪʃən/. In British English it is /rɪˌdʒuːvəˈneɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rejuvenation?
Rejuvenation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAY). Broken into parts: rih · joo · vuh · NAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say rejuvenation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˌdʒuvəˈneɪʃən/ and the British form is /rɪˌdʒuːvəˈneɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.