How to pronounce segregation
Say it like seg-ruh-GAY-shun. Segregation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAY).
- seg
- ruh
- GAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Segregation 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.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GAYSay 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 segregation
American and British speakers say segregation in essentially the same way: /ˌsɛɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌsɛɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: seg-ruh-GAY-shun.
What does segregation mean?
- (genetics) the separation of paired alleles during meiosis so that members of each pair of alleles appear in different gametes
- a social system that provides separate facilities for minority groups
- the act of segregating or sequestering“sequestration of the jury”
Where does segregation come from?
1555. From Latin segregatio.
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Words that rhyme with segregation
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Questions about saying segregation
How do you pronounce segregation?
Say seg-ruh-GAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɛɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌsɛɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in segregation?
Segregation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAY). Broken into parts: seg · ruh · GAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say segregation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsɛɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌsɛɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.