How to pronounce authentications
Say it like aw-then-tuh-KAY-shunz. Authentications has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY).
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- aw
- then
- tuh
- KAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Authentications pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- awKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- thenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAYSay 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 authentications
American and British speakers say authentications in essentially the same way: /ɔˌθɛntəˈkeɪʃənz/ in the US and /ɒˌθɛntəˈkeɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: o-then-tuh-KAY-shunz.
What does authentications mean?
- plural of authentication How to pronounce authentication
Words that rhyme with authentications
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of authentications.
Questions about saying authentications
How do you pronounce authentications?
Say aw-then-tuh-KAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ɔˌθɛntəˈkeɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ɒˌθɛntəˈkeɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in authentications?
Authentications has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY). Broken into parts: aw · then · tuh · KAY · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say authentications the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɔˌθɛntəˈkeɪʃənz/ and the British form is /ɒˌθɛntəˈkeɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.