How to pronounce citations
Say it like sy-TAY-shunz. Citations has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY).
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- sy
- TAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Citations pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- syKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- TAYSay 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 citations
American and British speakers say citations in essentially the same way: /saɪˈteɪʃənz/ in the US and /saɪˈteɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: sy-TAY-shunz.
What does citations mean?
- plural of citation How to pronounce citation
Words that rhyme with citations
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of citations.
Questions about saying citations
How do you pronounce citations?
Say sy-TAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /saɪˈteɪʃənz/. In British English it is /saɪˈteɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in citations?
Citations has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY). Broken into parts: sy · TAY · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say citations the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /saɪˈteɪʃənz/ and the British form is /saɪˈteɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.