How to pronounce auctions
Say it like AHK-shunz. Auctions has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AHK).
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- AHK
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Auctions pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of auctions
American and British speakers say auctions in essentially the same way: /ˈɑkʃənz/ in the US and /ˈɔːkʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: AWK-shunz.
Other ways to say auctions
Auctions also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- AWK-shunz /ˈɔkʃənz/
What does auctions mean?
- plural of auction How to pronounce auction
- third-person singular simple present indicative of auction How to pronounce auction
Questions about saying auctions
How do you pronounce auctions?
Say AHK-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑkʃənz/. In British English it is /ˈɔːkʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in auctions?
Auctions has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AHK). Broken into parts: AHK · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say auctions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɑkʃənz/ and the British form is /ˈɔːkʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.