Hariolation, a word that is not commonly used or even recognized, is spelled as [hærɪəʊˈleɪʃən]. The first syllable, "har," is pronounced with the vowel sound of "a" as in "cat" ([hær]), followed by a schwa sound ([ɪə]). The second syllable, "i-o-la," has a diphthong with the "i" pronounced as a long "ī" sound ([aɪ]) and the "o" as a schwa sound ([ə]). The final syllable, "tion," is pronounced as it is spelled with the "t" pronounced as "sh" ([ˈleɪʃən]).
The word "hariolation" does not have a widely accepted etymology as it is a relatively obscure and specialized term. However, it appears to derive from a combination of two Latin elements.
The first element is "hari-", which might come from the Latin word "haruspicium", referring to the ancient Roman practice of divination through the inspection of animal entrails. This indicates the association of "hari-" with divination and prophecy.
The second element, "-olation", seems to stem from the Latin word "ōlō", meaning "to speak". It is seen in words like "oration" or "eulogization", which also imply speaking or giving speeches.
With these elements combined, "hariolation" could be understood as a term that might refer to the act of prophesying, divining, or speaking in a manner similar to an oracle or religious seer.