How to pronounce suffixation
Say it like suhf-ik-SAY-shun. Suffixation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SAY).
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- suhf
- ik
- SAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suffixation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhfGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SAYSay 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 suffixation
American and British speakers say suffixation in essentially the same way: /ˌsʌfɪkˈseɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌsʌfɪkˈseɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: suhf-ik-SAY-shun.
What does suffixation mean?
- The process of adding a suffix to a word.
Where does suffixation come from?
From suffix + -ation.
Words that rhyme with suffixation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of suffixation.
Questions about saying suffixation
How do you pronounce suffixation?
Say suhf-ik-SAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌsʌfɪkˈseɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌsʌfɪkˈseɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suffixation?
Suffixation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SAY). Broken into parts: suhf · ik · SAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say suffixation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsʌfɪkˈseɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌsʌfɪkˈseɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.