How to pronounce calculations
Say it like kal-kyuh-LAY-shunz. Calculations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- kal
- kyuh
- LAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calculations pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kalGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAYSay 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 calculations
American and British speakers say calculations in essentially the same way: /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃənz/ in the US and /ˌkælkjʊˈleɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: kal-kyuu-LAY-shunz.
What does calculations mean?
- plural of calculation How to pronounce calculation
Words that rhyme with calculations
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Questions about saying calculations
How do you pronounce calculations?
Say kal-kyuh-LAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌkælkjʊˈleɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calculations?
Calculations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: kal · kyuh · LAY · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say calculations the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃənz/ and the British form is /ˌkælkjʊˈleɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.