How to pronounce sedimentation
Say it like sed-uh-mun-TAY-shun. Sedimentation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TAY).
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- sed
- uh
- mun
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sedimentation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- munKeep 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 sedimentation
American and British speakers say sedimentation in essentially the same way: /ˌsɛdəmənˈteɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌsɛdəmənˈteɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: sed-uh-mun-TAY-shun.
What does sedimentation mean?
- The separation of a suspension of solid particles into a concentrated slurry and a supernatant liquid, either to concentrate the solid or to clarify the liquid.
Where does sedimentation come from?
From sediment + -ation.
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Questions about saying sedimentation
How do you pronounce sedimentation?
Say sed-uh-mun-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɛdəmənˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌsɛdəmənˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sedimentation?
Sedimentation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TAY). Broken into parts: sed · uh · mun · TAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say sedimentation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsɛdəmənˈteɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌsɛdəmənˈteɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.