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