How to pronounce trepanation
Say it like trep-uh-NAY-shun. Trepanation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY).
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- trep
- uh
- NAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trepanation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- trepKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep 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 trepanation
American and British speakers say trepanation in essentially the same way: /trɛpəˈneɪʃən/ in the US and /trɛpəˈneɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: trep-uh-NAY-shun.
What does trepanation mean?
- The practice of drilling a hole in the skull as a physical, mental, or spiritual treatment.
Words that rhyme with trepanation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of trepanation.
- information
- education
- situation
- association
- population
- station
- administration
- operation
- organization
- application
Questions about saying trepanation
How do you pronounce trepanation?
Say trep-uh-NAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /trɛpəˈneɪʃən/. In British English it is /trɛpəˈneɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trepanation?
Trepanation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY). Broken into parts: trep · uh · NAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say trepanation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /trɛpəˈneɪʃən/ and the British form is /trɛpəˈneɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.