How to pronounce carnations
Say it like kar-NAY-shunz. Carnations has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAY).
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- kar
- NAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carnations pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- karKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- NAYSay 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 carnations
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kah-NAY-shunz.
What does carnations mean?
- plural of carnation How to pronounce carnation
Words that rhyme with carnations
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of carnations.
Questions about saying carnations
How do you pronounce carnations?
Say kar-NAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /kɑrˈneɪʃənz/. In British English it is /kɑːˈneɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carnations?
Carnations has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAY). Broken into parts: kar · NAY · shunz.
Is carnations pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kɑːˈneɪʃənz/ (kah-NAY-shunz).