How to pronounce vexillation
Say it like vek-sih-LAY-shun. Vexillation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- vek
- sih
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vexillation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 vexillation
American and British speakers say vexillation in essentially the same way: /vɛksɪˈleɪʃən/ in the US and /vɛksɪˈleɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: vek-sih-LAY-shun.
What does vexillation mean?
- A company of soldiers (especially in ancient Rome) grouped under the same flag.
Where does vexillation come from?
From Latin vexillatio, from vexillum.
Words that rhyme with vexillation
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Questions about saying vexillation
How do you pronounce vexillation?
Say vek-sih-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /vɛksɪˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /vɛksɪˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vexillation?
Vexillation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: vek · sih · LAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say vexillation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vɛksɪˈleɪʃən/ and the British form is /vɛksɪˈleɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.