How to pronounce sedation
Say it like suh-DAY-shun. Sedation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAY).
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- suh
- DAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sedation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DAYSay 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 sedation
American and British speakers say sedation in essentially the same way: /səˈdeɪʃən/ in the US and /səˈdeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-DAY-shun.
What does sedation mean?
- The act of sedating, especially by use of sedatives.“The patient was so agitated that the doctor resorted to sedation.”
Words that rhyme with sedation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sedation.
Questions about saying sedation
How do you pronounce sedation?
Say suh-DAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /səˈdeɪʃən/. In British English it is /səˈdeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sedation?
Sedation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAY). Broken into parts: suh · DAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say sedation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈdeɪʃən/ and the British form is /səˈdeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.