How to pronounce satisfaction
Say it like sat-us-FAK-shun. Satisfaction has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FAK).
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- sat
- us
- FAK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Satisfaction pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- satGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of satisfaction
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: sat-is-FAK-shun.
What does satisfaction mean?
- the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation“the chef tasted the sauce with great satisfaction”
- state of being gratified or satisfied“dull repetitious work gives no gratification”“to my immense gratification he arrived on time”
- compensation for a wrong“we were unable to get satisfaction from the local store”
Where does satisfaction come from?
From Middle English satisfaccioun, from Old French satisfaccion and Latin satisfactiō, satisfactiōnis.
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Words that rhyme with satisfaction
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Questions about saying satisfaction
How do you pronounce satisfaction?
Say sat-us-FAK-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌsætəsˈfækʃən/. In British English it is /ˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in satisfaction?
Satisfaction has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FAK). Broken into parts: sat · us · FAK · shun.
Is satisfaction pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/ (sat-is-FAK-shun).