How to pronounce sputation
Say it like spyoo-TAY-shun. Sputation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY).
- spyoo
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sputation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- spyooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- 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 sputation
American and British speakers say sputation in essentially the same way: /spjuˈteɪʃən/ in the US and /spjuːˈteɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: spyoo-TAY-shun.
What does sputation mean?
- The act of spitting; expectoration.
Where does sputation come from?
From Latin sputare (“to spit”), intensitive from spuere (“to spit”).
Words that rhyme with sputation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sputation.
Questions about saying sputation
How do you pronounce sputation?
Say spyoo-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /spjuˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /spjuːˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sputation?
Sputation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY). Broken into parts: spyoo · TAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say sputation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /spjuˈteɪʃən/ and the British form is /spjuːˈteɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.