How to pronounce stratification
Say it like strat-uh-fih-KAY-shun. Stratification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY).
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- strat
- uh
- fih
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stratification pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- stratGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KAYSay 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 stratification
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: strat-uh-fih-KAY-shun.
What does stratification mean?
- The process leading to the formation or deposition of layers, especially of sedimentary rocks.
- A layering of musical texture.
- The vertical layering of vegetation in a forest.
Where does stratification come from?
From stratum + -ification.
Words that rhyme with stratification
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stratification.
Questions about saying stratification
How do you pronounce stratification?
Say strat-uh-fih-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌstrætəfɪˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌstrætəfɪˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stratification?
Stratification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY). Broken into parts: strat · uh · fih · KAY · shun.
Is stratification pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌstrætəfɪˈkeɪʃən/ (strat-uh-fih-KAY-shun).