How to pronounce relocation
Say it like ree-LOH-KAY-shun. Relocation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH).
- ree
- LOH
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Relocation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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 relocation
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 3.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: rih-loh-KAY-shun.
What does relocation mean?
- The act of moving from one place to another.
- Renewal of a lease.
- The assigning of addresses to variables either at linkage editing, or at runtime.
Where does relocation come from?
From re- + location.
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Words that rhyme with relocation
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Questions about saying relocation
How do you pronounce relocation?
Say ree-LOH-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌriˈloʊˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /rɪləʊˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in relocation?
Relocation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH). Broken into parts: ree · LOH · KAY · shun.
Is relocation pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 3. The British form is /rɪləʊˈkeɪʃən/ (rih-loh-KAY-shun).