How to pronounce taxation
Say it like tak-SAY-shun. Taxation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY).
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- tak
- SAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Taxation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- takKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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 taxation
American and British speakers say taxation in essentially the same way: /tækˈseɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌtækˈseɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: tak-SAY-shun.
What does taxation mean?
- charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government
- government income due to taxation
- the imposition of taxes; the practice of the government in levying taxes on the subjects of a state
Where does taxation come from?
By surface analysis, tax + -ation.
Words that rhyme with taxation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of taxation.
Questions about saying taxation
How do you pronounce taxation?
Say tak-SAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /tækˈseɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌtækˈseɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in taxation?
Taxation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY). Broken into parts: tak · SAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say taxation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tækˈseɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌtækˈseɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.