How to pronounce association
Say it like uh-soh-see-AY-shun. Association has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AY).
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- uh
- soh
- see
- AY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Association 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.
- sohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of association
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-soh-sih-AY-shun.
What does association mean?
- a formal organization of people or groups of people“he joined the Modern Language Association”
- the act of consorting with or joining with others“you cannot be convicted of criminal guilt by association”
- the state of being connected together as in memory or imagination“his association of his father with being beaten was too strong to break”
Where does association come from?
The Philippine sense is a calque of Spanish gremio.
Words that rhyme with association
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of association.
Questions about saying association
How do you pronounce association?
Say uh-soh-see-AY-shun. The American pronunciation is /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/. In British English it is /əˌsəʊsɪˈeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in association?
Association has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AY). Broken into parts: uh · soh · see · AY · shun.
Is association pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /əˌsəʊsɪˈeɪʃən/ (uh-soh-sih-AY-shun).