How to pronounce warflation
Say it like wor-FLAY-shun. Warflation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLAY).
- wor
- FLAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Warflation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- worKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- FLAYSay 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 warflation
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: waw-FLAY-shun.
What does warflation mean?
- Inflation caused by war.
Where does warflation come from?
Blend of war + inflation.
Words that rhyme with warflation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of warflation.
Questions about saying warflation
How do you pronounce warflation?
Say wor-FLAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /wɔrˈfleɪʃən/. In British English it is /wɔːˈfleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in warflation?
Warflation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLAY). Broken into parts: wor · FLAY · shun.
Is warflation pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /wɔːˈfleɪʃən/ (waw-FLAY-shun).