How to pronounce sanitation
Say it like san-uh-TAY-shun. Sanitation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- san
- uh
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sanitation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sanGive 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.
- 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 sanitation
American and British speakers say sanitation in essentially the same way: /ˌsænəˈteɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌsænəˈteɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: san-uh-TAY-shun.
What does sanitation mean?
- the state of being clean and conducive to health
- making something sanitary (free of germs) as by sterilizing
Where does sanitation come from?
From sanitary + -ation.
Words that rhyme with sanitation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sanitation.
Questions about saying sanitation
How do you pronounce sanitation?
Say san-uh-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌsænəˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌsænəˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sanitation?
Sanitation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: san · uh · TAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say sanitation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsænəˈteɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌsænəˈteɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.