How to pronounce validation
Say it like val-uh-DAY-shun. Validation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DAY).
- val
- uh
- DAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Validation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- valGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DAYSay 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 validation
American and British speakers say validation in essentially the same way: /ˌvæləˈdeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌvælɪˈdeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: val-ih-DAY-shun.
What does validation mean?
- The act of validating something.
- Something, such as a certificate, that validates something; attestation, authentication, confirmation, proof or verification.
- The process whereby others confirm the validity of one's emotions or perspective.
Where does validation come from?
From Middle French validation.
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Words that rhyme with validation
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Questions about saying validation
How do you pronounce validation?
Say val-uh-DAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌvæləˈdeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌvælɪˈdeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in validation?
Validation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DAY). Broken into parts: val · uh · DAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say validation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌvæləˈdeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌvælɪˈdeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.