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