How to pronounce collisions
Say it like kuh-LIZH-unz. Collisions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIZH).
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- kuh
- LIZH
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Collisions 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.
- LIZHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of collisions
American and British speakers say collisions in essentially the same way: /kəˈlɪʒənz/ in the US and /kəˈlɪʒənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-LIZH-unz.
What does collisions mean?
- plural of collision How to pronounce collision
Questions about saying collisions
How do you pronounce collisions?
Say kuh-LIZH-unz. The American pronunciation is /kəˈlɪʒənz/. In British English it is /kəˈlɪʒənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in collisions?
Collisions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIZH). Broken into parts: kuh · LIZH · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say collisions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈlɪʒənz/ and the British form is /kəˈlɪʒənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.