How to pronounce summation
Say it like suh-MAY-shun. Summation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAY).
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- suh
- MAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Summation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MAYSay 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 summation
American and British speakers say summation in essentially the same way: /səˈmeɪʃən/ in the US and /sʌˈmeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-MAY-shun.
What does summation mean?
- Summarization; summary; summing up.
- Summing; summing up; adding (adding up) of a series of items.
Where does summation come from?
From sum + -ation.
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Words that rhyme with summation
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Questions about saying summation
How do you pronounce summation?
Say suh-MAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /səˈmeɪʃən/. In British English it is /sʌˈmeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in summation?
Summation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAY). Broken into parts: suh · MAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say summation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈmeɪʃən/ and the British form is /sʌˈmeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.