How to pronounce vociferation
Say it like voh-sif-uh-RAY-shun. Vociferation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RAY).
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- voh
- sif
- uh
- RAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vociferation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sifGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYSay 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 vociferation
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: voh-sif-uh-RAY-shun.
What does vociferation mean?
- The act of exclaiming; violent outcry; vehement utterance of the voice.
Where does vociferation come from?
From Latin vōciferātiō, from vōciferor (“shout”), from vōx (“voice”) + ferō (“carry”); compare French vocifération.
Words that rhyme with vociferation
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Questions about saying vociferation
How do you pronounce vociferation?
Say voh-sif-uh-RAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /voʊˌsɪfəˈreɪʃən/. In British English it is /vəʊˌsɪfəˈreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vociferation?
Vociferation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RAY). Broken into parts: voh · sif · uh · RAY · shun.
Is vociferation pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /vəʊˌsɪfəˈreɪʃən/ (voh-sif-uh-RAY-shun).