How to pronounce scanlation
Say it like skan-LAY-shun. Scanlation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY).
- skan
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scanlation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- skanKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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 scanlation
American and British speakers say scanlation in essentially the same way: /skænˈleɪʃən/ in the US and /skænˈleɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: skan-LAY-shun.
What does scanlation mean?
- The act or process of scanning and translating foreign-language comics (especially Japanese manga, Chinese manhua, or Korean manhwa) into another language, typically for free distribution over the Internet.
- A comic that has been scanned, translated; the product of a scanlation.
Where does scanlation come from?
From scan + translation.
Words that rhyme with scanlation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scanlation.
Questions about saying scanlation
How do you pronounce scanlation?
Say skan-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /skænˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /skænˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scanlation?
Scanlation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY). Broken into parts: skan · LAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say scanlation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /skænˈleɪʃən/ and the British form is /skænˈleɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.