How to pronounce resuscitation
Say it like rih-suhs-ih-TAY-shun. Resuscitation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TAY).
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- rih
- suhs
- ih
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resuscitation 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.
- suhsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 resuscitation
American and British speakers say resuscitation in essentially the same way: /rɪˌsʌsɪˈteɪʃən/ in the US and /rɪˌsʌsɪˈteɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-suhs-ih-TAY-shun.
What does resuscitation mean?
- The act of resuscitating.
Where does resuscitation come from?
From Middle English resuscitacion, from Old French ressuscitacion and Latin resuscitātio.
Words that rhyme with resuscitation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of resuscitation.
Questions about saying resuscitation
How do you pronounce resuscitation?
Say rih-suhs-ih-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /rɪˌsʌsɪˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /rɪˌsʌsɪˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resuscitation?
Resuscitation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TAY). Broken into parts: rih · suhs · ih · TAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say resuscitation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˌsʌsɪˈteɪʃən/ and the British form is /rɪˌsʌsɪˈteɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.