How to pronounce supplication
Say it like suh-plih-KAY-shun. Supplication has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY).
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- suh
- plih
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supplication 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 "u" in cup.
- plihKeep 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 supplication
American and British speakers say supplication in essentially the same way: /sʌplɪˈkeɪʃən/ in the US and /sʌplɪˈkeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-plih-KAY-shun.
What does supplication mean?
- An act of supplicating; a humble request.
- du'a', minor or private prayer performed individually.
- A prayer or entreaty to a god.
Where does supplication come from?
From Middle English supplicacioun, supplication, from Old French supplication, from Latin supplicatio, supplicationem, from supplicare (“to supplicate”).
Words that rhyme with supplication
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of supplication.
Questions about saying supplication
How do you pronounce supplication?
Say suh-plih-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /sʌplɪˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /sʌplɪˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supplication?
Supplication has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY). Broken into parts: suh · plih · KAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say supplication the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sʌplɪˈkeɪʃən/ and the British form is /sʌplɪˈkeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.