How to pronounce stupefaction
Say it like styuu-oo-puh-FAK-shun. Stupefaction has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FAK).
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- styuu
- oo
- puh
- FAK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stupefaction pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- styuuGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of stupefaction
American and British speakers say stupefaction in essentially the same way: /ˌstjʊupəˈfækʃən/ in the US and /ˌstjʊuːpəˈfækʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: styuu-oo-puh-FAK-shun.
What does stupefaction mean?
- The state of extreme shock or astonishment.
- A state of insensibility; stupor.
Where does stupefaction come from?
From Middle French stupéfaction, from Latin stupefaciō (“strike dumb, stun with amazement, stupefy”), from stupeō (“to be stunned, speechless”) (English stupid, stupor) + faciō (“to do, make”).
Words that rhyme with stupefaction
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stupefaction.
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- interaction
- transaction
- satisfaction
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- fraction
- extraction
- distraction
- traction
- contraction
Questions about saying stupefaction
How do you pronounce stupefaction?
Say styuu-oo-puh-FAK-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌstjʊupəˈfækʃən/. In British English it is /ˌstjʊuːpəˈfækʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stupefaction?
Stupefaction has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FAK). Broken into parts: styuu · oo · puh · FAK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say stupefaction the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌstjʊupəˈfækʃən/ and the British form is /ˌstjʊuːpəˈfækʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.