How to pronounce salivation
Say it like sal-uh-VAY-shun. Salivation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAY).
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- sal
- uh
- VAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Salivation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- salGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VAYSay 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 salivation
American and British speakers say salivation in essentially the same way: /ˌsæləˈveɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌsæləˈveɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: sal-uh-VAY-shun.
What does salivation mean?
- The process of producing saliva.
Where does salivation come from?
From Latin salīvātiō.
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Words that rhyme with salivation
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Questions about saying salivation
How do you pronounce salivation?
Say sal-uh-VAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌsæləˈveɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌsæləˈveɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in salivation?
Salivation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAY). Broken into parts: sal · uh · VAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say salivation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsæləˈveɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌsæləˈveɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.