To pronounce "sedimentation", say SED-im-ent-at-ion — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"sedimentation" has 5 syllables: sed-im-ent-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.
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"Sedimentation" has 5 syllables: sed · im · ent · at · ion.
Sedimentation: The separation of a suspension of solid particles into a concentrated slurry and a supernatant liquid, either to concentrate the solid or to clarify the liquid.
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