How to pronounce additions
Say it like uh-DISH-unz. Additions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DISH).
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- uh
- DISH
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Additions pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of additions
American and British speakers say additions in essentially the same way: /əˈdɪʃənz/ in the US and /əˈdɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-DISH-unz.
What does additions mean?
- plural of addition How to pronounce addition
Questions about saying additions
How do you pronounce additions?
Say uh-DISH-unz. The American pronunciation is /əˈdɪʃənz/. In British English it is /əˈdɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in additions?
Additions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DISH). Broken into parts: uh · DISH · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say additions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈdɪʃənz/ and the British form is /əˈdɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.