How to pronounce speciation
Say it like spee-see-AY-shun. Speciation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AY).
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- spee
- see
- AY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Speciation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- speeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AYSay 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 speciation
American and British speakers say speciation in essentially the same way: /ˌspisiˈeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌspiːsiˈeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: spee-see-AY-shun.
What does speciation mean?
- The process by which new distinct species evolve.
- The formation of different (inorganic) species (especially of ions) as the environment changes.
- The determination of which species are present in a fluid or tissue specimen, bacterial culture, or viral culture.
Where does speciation come from?
From speciate + -ion.
Words that rhyme with speciation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of speciation.
Questions about saying speciation
How do you pronounce speciation?
Say spee-see-AY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌspisiˈeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌspiːsiˈeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in speciation?
Speciation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AY). Broken into parts: spee · see · AY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say speciation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌspisiˈeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌspiːsiˈeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.