How to pronounce septimation
Say it like SEP-tuh-may-shun. Septimation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEP).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈsɛptəmeɪʃən/SEP-tuh-may-shun
UK British/sɛptɪˈmeɪʃən/sep-tih-MAY-shun
- SEP
- tuh
- may
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Septimation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mayKeep this part quick and light. 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 septimation
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 3.
British respelling: sep-tih-MAY-shun.
What does septimation mean?
noun
- The loss, seizure, destruction, or killing of one seventh (of something or of a group).
Where does septimation come from?
From Latin septimus (“seventh”) + -ation, after decimation; compare septimate.
Questions about saying septimation
How do you pronounce septimation?
Say SEP-tuh-may-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛptəmeɪʃən/. In British English it is /sɛptɪˈmeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in septimation?
Septimation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEP). Broken into parts: SEP · tuh · may · shun.
Is septimation pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 3. The British form is /sɛptɪˈmeɪʃən/ (sep-tih-MAY-shun).