How to pronounce subjugation
Say it like suhb-juh-GAY-shun. Subjugation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAY).
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- suhb
- juh
- GAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subjugation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhbGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GAYSay 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 subjugation
American and British speakers say subjugation in essentially the same way: /ˌsʌbdʒəˈɡeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌsʌbdʒʊˈɡeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: suhb-juu-GAY-shun.
What does subjugation mean?
- The act of subjugating.
- The state of being subjugated; forced control by others.
Where does subjugation come from?
From Latin subiugātiō, from Latin subiugō (“to subjugate”).
Words that rhyme with subjugation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of subjugation.
Questions about saying subjugation
How do you pronounce subjugation?
Say suhb-juh-GAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌsʌbdʒəˈɡeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌsʌbdʒʊˈɡeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subjugation?
Subjugation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAY). Broken into parts: suhb · juh · GAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say subjugation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsʌbdʒəˈɡeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌsʌbdʒʊˈɡeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.