How to pronounce scalation
Say it like skay-LAY-shun. Scalation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY).
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- skay
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scalation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- skayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- LAYSay 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 scalation
American and British speakers say scalation in essentially the same way: /skeɪˈleɪʃən/ in the US and /skeɪˈleɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: skay-LAY-shun.
What does scalation mean?
- An arrangement of scales.
Where does scalation come from?
From scale + -ation.
Words that rhyme with scalation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scalation.
Questions about saying scalation
How do you pronounce scalation?
Say skay-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /skeɪˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /skeɪˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scalation?
Scalation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY). Broken into parts: skay · LAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say scalation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /skeɪˈleɪʃən/ and the British form is /skeɪˈleɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.