How to pronounce sequestration
Say it like sek-wuh-STRAY-shun. Sequestration has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STRAY).
- sek
- wuh
- STRAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sequestration pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- wuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- STRAYSay 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 sequestration
American and British speakers say sequestration in essentially the same way: /ˌsɛkwəˈstreɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌsɛkwəˈstreɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: sek-wuh-STRAY-shun.
What does sequestration mean?
- The process or act of sequestering; a putting aside or separating.“the sequestration of juries”
- A budget cut resulting from a separation of funding mechanisms.“The company took a revenue hit when sequestration dried up some of its best contracts.”
Where does sequestration come from?
From Middle French sequestration, from Late Latin sequestrātiō, from Latin sequestrō (“sequester”).
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Words that rhyme with sequestration
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Questions about saying sequestration
How do you pronounce sequestration?
Say sek-wuh-STRAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɛkwəˈstreɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌsɛkwəˈstreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sequestration?
Sequestration has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STRAY). Broken into parts: sek · wuh · STRAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say sequestration the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsɛkwəˈstreɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌsɛkwəˈstreɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.