How to pronounce unvitation
Say it like un-vih-TAY-shun. Unvitation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- un
- vih
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unvitation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- vihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TAYSay 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 unvitation
American and British speakers say unvitation in essentially the same way: /ʌnvɪˈteɪʃən/ in the US and /ʌnvɪˈteɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-vih-TAY-shun.
What does unvitation mean?
- A notification that someone is expressly not invited to an event or group.
Where does unvitation come from?
Blend of uninvited + invitation.
Words that rhyme with unvitation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unvitation.
Questions about saying unvitation
How do you pronounce unvitation?
Say un-vih-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ʌnvɪˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /ʌnvɪˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unvitation?
Unvitation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: un · vih · TAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say unvitation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌnvɪˈteɪʃən/ and the British form is /ʌnvɪˈteɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.