How to pronounce volitation
Say it like vol-ih-TAY-shun. Volitation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- vol
- ih
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Volitation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- volKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep 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 volitation
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: vol-ih-TAY-shun.
What does volitation mean?
- Flight; flying.
Where does volitation come from?
From Medieval Latin volitātiō, from Latin volitāre.
Words that rhyme with volitation
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Questions about saying volitation
How do you pronounce volitation?
Say vol-ih-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /vɑlɪˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /vɒlɪˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in volitation?
Volitation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: vol · ih · TAY · shun.
Is volitation pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /vɒlɪˈteɪʃən/ (vol-ih-TAY-shun).