How to pronounce associations
Say it like uh-soh-see-AY-shunz. Associations has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AY).
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- uh
- soh
- see
- AY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Associations 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of associations
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-soh-sih-AY-shunz.
What does associations mean?
- plural of association How to pronounce association
Words that rhyme with associations
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Questions about saying associations
How do you pronounce associations?
Say uh-soh-see-AY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃənz/. In British English it is /əˌsəʊsɪˈeɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in associations?
Associations has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AY). Broken into parts: uh · soh · see · AY · shunz.
Is associations 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 /əˌsəʊsɪˈeɪʃənz/ (uh-soh-sih-AY-shunz).