How to pronounce volution
Say it like vuh-LYOO-shun. Volution has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYOO).
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- vuh
- LYOO
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Volution pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of volution
American and British speakers say volution in essentially the same way: /vəˈljuʃən/ in the US and /vəˈljuːʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: vuh-LYOO-shun.
What does volution mean?
- A turning (rolling or revolving) motion.
- A single turn (of a coil etc.); a twist.
Where does volution come from?
From (the participle stem of) Latin volvere (“to turn”).
Words that rhyme with volution
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of volution.
- solution
- distribution
- resolution
- constitution
- institution
- contribution
- execution
- pollution
- prosecution
- persecution
Questions about saying volution
How do you pronounce volution?
Say vuh-LYOO-shun. The American pronunciation is /vəˈljuʃən/. In British English it is /vəˈljuːʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in volution?
Volution has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYOO). Broken into parts: vuh · LYOO · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say volution the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vəˈljuʃən/ and the British form is /vəˈljuːʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.