How to pronounce rogation
Say it like roh-GAY-shun. Rogation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAY).
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- roh
- GAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rogation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- GAYSay 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 rogation
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: roh-GAY-shun.
What does rogation mean?
- A deeply serious and somber prayer or entreaty.
Where does rogation come from?
Borrowed from Latin rogātiō, from rogō (“request”).
Words that rhyme with rogation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rogation.
Questions about saying rogation
How do you pronounce rogation?
Say roh-GAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /roʊˈɡeɪʃən/. In British English it is /rəʊˈɡeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rogation?
Rogation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAY). Broken into parts: roh · GAY · shun.
Is rogation pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /rəʊˈɡeɪʃən/ (roh-GAY-shun).