How to pronounce accusations
Say it like ak-yuh-ZAY-shunz. Accusations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZAY).
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- ak
- yuh
- ZAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accusations pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- akGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of accusations
American and British speakers say accusations in essentially the same way: /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃənz/ in the US and /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ak-yuh-ZAY-shunz.
What does accusations mean?
- plural of accusation How to pronounce accusation
Words that rhyme with accusations
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of accusations.
Questions about saying accusations
How do you pronounce accusations?
Say ak-yuh-ZAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accusations?
Accusations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZAY). Broken into parts: ak · yuh · ZAY · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say accusations the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃənz/ and the British form is /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.