How to pronounce "innovation"

innovation

Noun
American
/ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən/

Syllable Breakdown

in no va tion

How natives say innovation

British
/ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən/

Syllable Breakdown

in no va tion

How natives say innovation

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'in' like 'in'

  • Stress 'no' like 'know'

  • Add 'va' with a soft 'v'

  • End with 'tion' sounding like 'shun'

Common Mistakes

  • in-a-vo-shin

  • in-no-ve-shun

  • i-no-va-tion

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'in' like 'in'

  • Stress 'no' like 'know'

  • Add 'va' with a soft 'v'

  • End with 'tion' sounding like 'shun'

common mistakes

  • in-a-vo-shin

  • in-no-ve-shun

  • i-no-va-tion

FAQ

Where is the stress in 'innovation'?

The stress is on the second syllable: no.

Is 'tion' pronounced as 'shun'?

Yes, 'tion' is pronounced like 'shun'.

Why does 'no' sound like 'know'?

Because 'no' uses a long 'o' sound, like in 'know'.

Definition

innovation

A new idea or method.

Word Family

innovate

/ˈɪnəˌveɪt/

verb

To create new ideas.

Example: We must innovate to stay ahead.

innovative

/ˈɪnəˌveɪtɪv/

adjective

Featuring new methods.

Example: She is known for her innovative approach.

innovator

/ˈɪnəˌveɪtər/

noun

A person who creates new ideas.

Example: He is an innovator in technology.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Innovation vs. innovate

- Different endings, 'shun' vs 'ate'

Innovation vs. innovative

- Endings, 'shun' vs 'ive'

Innovation vs. innovator

- Different endings, 'shun' vs 'ator'

Pro Tips

Differentiate 'tion'

Remember that 'tion' is always pronounced as 'shun' to avoid errors.

Focus on Stress

Put emphasis on the second syllable 'no' to sound native.

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/ˈkɛmɪkəl/

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/ˈsaɪbərˌspeɪs/

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/ˈdɪfərəns/

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