How to pronounce strangulation
Say it like strang-ghyuh-LAY-shun. Strangulation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- strang
- ghyuh
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Strangulation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- strangGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ghyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAYSay 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 strangulation
American and British speakers say strangulation in essentially the same way: /ˌstræŋɡjəˈleɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌstræŋɡjəˈleɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: strang-ghyuh-LAY-shun.
What does strangulation mean?
- The act of strangling or the state of being strangled.
- The constriction of the air passage or other body part that cuts off the flow of a fluid.
Where does strangulation come from?
From Latin strangulatio (“choking, suffocation”), from strangulare (“to choke, suffocate”); see strangle.
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Words that rhyme with strangulation
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Questions about saying strangulation
How do you pronounce strangulation?
Say strang-ghyuh-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌstræŋɡjəˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌstræŋɡjəˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in strangulation?
Strangulation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: strang · ghyuh · LAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say strangulation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌstræŋɡjəˈleɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌstræŋɡjəˈleɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.