How to pronounce termination
Say it like ter-muh-NAY-shun. Termination has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY).
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- ter
- muh
- NAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Termination pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAYSay 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 termination
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: tur-mih-NAY-shun.
What does termination mean?
- a coming to an end of a contract period“the expiry of his driver's license”
- a place where something ends or is complete
- something that results“he listened for the results on the radio”
Where does termination come from?
Borrowed from Latin terminationem (accusative of terminatio).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with termination
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of termination.
- information
- education
- situation
- association
- population
- station
- administration
- operation
- organization
- application
Questions about saying termination
How do you pronounce termination?
Say ter-muh-NAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /tɚməˈneɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in termination?
Termination has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY). Broken into parts: ter · muh · NAY · shun.
Is termination pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃən/ (tur-mih-NAY-shun).