How to pronounce altercations
Say it like ahl-ter-KAY-shunz. Altercations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY).
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US American/ˌɑltɚˈkeɪʃənz/ahl-ter-KAY-shunz
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- ahl
- ter
- KAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Altercations pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ahlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- KAYSay 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.
What does altercations mean?
noun
- plural of altercation How to pronounce altercation
Words that rhyme with altercations
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Questions about saying altercations
How do you pronounce altercations?
Say ahl-ter-KAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑltɚˈkeɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in altercations?
Altercations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY). Broken into parts: ahl · ter · KAY · shunz.