How to pronounce collections
Say it like kuh-LEK-shunz. Collections has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK).
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- kuh
- LEK
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Collections pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of collections
American and British speakers say collections in essentially the same way: /kəˈlɛkʃənz/ in the US and /kəˈlɛkʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-LEK-shunz.
What does collections mean?
- plural of collection How to pronounce collection
- A state being beyond merely past due.“We have sent your account to collections.”
- A department that attempts to collect on accounts that are beyond merely past due.“Sorry, but you'll have to talk with collections.”
Words that rhyme with collections
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of collections.
Questions about saying collections
How do you pronounce collections?
Say kuh-LEK-shunz. The American pronunciation is /kəˈlɛkʃənz/. In British English it is /kəˈlɛkʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in collections?
Collections has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK). Broken into parts: kuh · LEK · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say collections the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈlɛkʃənz/ and the British form is /kəˈlɛkʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.