English pronunciation · Words Starting with C
Citation Pronunciation
Citation is pronounced sy-TAY-shuhn, IPA /saɪˈteɪʃən/.
sy-TAY-shuhn
US /saɪˈteɪʃən/ · UK /saɪˈteɪʃən/
Syllables: sy · TAY · shuhn (3 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
noun: A reference to a source you have quoted, or an official notice such as a traffic ticket or an award.
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Citation in a Sentence
- Every quotation needs a citation at the end of the sentence.
- He received a citation for bravery.
- The paper has been downloaded widely but has only one citation.
Common Mispronunciations of Citation
Not si-TAY-shuhn
Open the word with the sound of sigh, not of sit. The verb cite has a long i, and the noun built on it keeps that vowel even though the syllable is unstressed.
Not ky-TAY-shuhn
A c before i is always soft in English, so this is an s and never a k.
Tip: Three syllables, the middle one loud: sy-TAY-shuhn. Cite is hiding at the front.
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