How to pronounce representation
Say it like rep-ruh-zen-TAY-shun. Representation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TAY).
- rep
- ruh
- zen
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Representation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- repGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- zenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TAYSay 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 representation
American and British speakers say representation in essentially the same way: /ˌrɛprəzɛnˈteɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: rep-rih-zen-TAY-shun.
What does representation mean?
- a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
- a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something
- the act of representing; standing in for someone or some group and speaking with authority in their behalf
Where does representation come from?
From Late Middle English representacioun, from Old French representacion, from Latin repraesentātiō.
Words that rhyme with representation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of representation.
Questions about saying representation
How do you pronounce representation?
Say rep-ruh-zen-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛprəzɛnˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in representation?
Representation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TAY). Broken into parts: rep · ruh · zen · TAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say representation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrɛprəzɛnˈteɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.