How to pronounce segmentation
Say it like seg-mun-TAY-shun. Segmentation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- seg
- mun
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Segmentation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- segGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 segmentation
American and British speakers say segmentation in essentially the same way: /ˌsɛɡmənˈteɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌsɛɡmənˈteɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: seg-mun-TAY-shun.
What does segmentation mean?
- The act or an instance of dividing into segments.
- The state of being divided into segments
- The partitioning of an image into groups of pixels
Where does segmentation come from?
From segment + -ation.
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Words that rhyme with segmentation
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Questions about saying segmentation
How do you pronounce segmentation?
Say seg-mun-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɛɡmənˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌsɛɡmənˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in segmentation?
Segmentation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: seg · mun · TAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say segmentation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsɛɡmənˈteɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌsɛɡmənˈteɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.