How to pronounce alterations
Say it like awl-tuh-RAY-shunz. Alterations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY).
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- awl
- tuh
- RAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alterations pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- awlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYSay 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 alterations
American and British speakers say alterations in essentially the same way: /ˌɔltəˈreɪʃənz/ in the US and /ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: awl-tuh-RAY-shunz.
What does alterations mean?
- plural of alteration How to pronounce alteration
Words that rhyme with alterations
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of alterations.
Questions about saying alterations
How do you pronounce alterations?
Say awl-tuh-RAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔltəˈreɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alterations?
Alterations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY). Broken into parts: awl · tuh · RAY · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say alterations the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɔltəˈreɪʃənz/ and the British form is /ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.