How to pronounce vacuolation
Say it like vak-yoor-LAY-shun. Vacuolation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
- vak
- yoor
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vacuolation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yoorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- LAYSay 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 vacuolation
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: vak-yoor-LAY-shun.
What does vacuolation mean?
- The formation of vacuoles in a cellular tissue.
Where does vacuolation come from?
From vacuole + -ation.
Words that rhyme with vacuolation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vacuolation.
Questions about saying vacuolation
How do you pronounce vacuolation?
Say vak-yoor-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌvækjʊrˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌvækjʊəˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vacuolation?
Vacuolation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: vak · yoor · LAY · shun.
Is vacuolation 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 /ˌvækjʊəˈleɪʃən/ (vak-yoor-LAY-shun).