How to pronounce tabulation
Say it like tab-yuh-LAY-shun. Tabulation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
- tab
- yuh
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tabulation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tabGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAYSay 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 tabulation
American and British speakers say tabulation in essentially the same way: /ˌtæbjəˈleɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌtæbjʊˈleɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: tab-yuu-LAY-shun.
What does tabulation mean?
- The act or process of tabulating
- A result of tabulating: a table, displaying data in compact form“Here is a tabulation of baseless claims made in the last month.”
- A printout
Where does tabulation come from?
From tabulate + -ion.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- tabular matter
Words that rhyme with tabulation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tabulation.
Questions about saying tabulation
How do you pronounce tabulation?
Say tab-yuh-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌtæbjəˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌtæbjʊˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tabulation?
Tabulation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: tab · yuh · LAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say tabulation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌtæbjəˈleɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌtæbjʊˈleɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.