How to pronounce univerbation
Say it like yoo-nih-vur-BAY-shun. Univerbation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BAY).
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- yoo
- nih
- vur
- BAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Univerbation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- yooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- vurKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- BAYSay 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 univerbation
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: yoo-nih-vur-BAY-shun.
What does univerbation mean?
- The diachronic process of forming a new single word from a fixed expression of several words.
- A new word formed by this process.
Where does univerbation come from?
Probably from French univerbation, from uni- (“uni-”) + Latin verbum (“word”) + French -ation (“-ation”).
Words that rhyme with univerbation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of univerbation.
Questions about saying univerbation
How do you pronounce univerbation?
Say yoo-nih-vur-BAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌjunɪvɝˈbeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌjuːnɪvɜːˈbeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in univerbation?
Univerbation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BAY). Broken into parts: yoo · nih · vur · BAY · shun.
Is univerbation 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 /ˌjuːnɪvɜːˈbeɪʃən/ (yoo-nih-vur-BAY-shun).