How to pronounce atrocities
Say it like uh-TRAH-suh-teez. Atrocities has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAH).
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- uh
- TRAH
- suh
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Atrocities 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.
- TRAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of atrocities
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-TROS-uh-teez.
What does atrocities mean?
- plural of atrocity How to pronounce atrocity
Questions about saying atrocities
How do you pronounce atrocities?
Say uh-TRAH-suh-teez. The American pronunciation is /əˈtrɑsətiz/. In British English it is /əˈtrɒsətiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in atrocities?
Atrocities has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAH). Broken into parts: uh · TRAH · suh · teez.
Is atrocities pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /əˈtrɒsətiz/ (uh-TROS-uh-teez).