How to pronounce ulceration
Say it like uhl-suh-RAY-shun. Ulceration has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY).
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- uhl
- suh
- RAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ulceration pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYSay 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 ulceration
American and British speakers say ulceration in essentially the same way: /ˌʌlsəˈreɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌʌlsəˈreɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhl-suh-RAY-shun.
What does ulceration mean?
- The development of an ulcer.
- An ulcerous condition.
Where does ulceration come from?
From ulcer + -ation.
Words that rhyme with ulceration
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Questions about saying ulceration
How do you pronounce ulceration?
Say uhl-suh-RAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌlsəˈreɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌʌlsəˈreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ulceration?
Ulceration has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY). Broken into parts: uhl · suh · RAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say ulceration the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌlsəˈreɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌʌlsəˈreɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.