How to pronounce computations
Say it like kahm-pyoo-TAY-shunz. Computations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- kahm
- pyoo
- TAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Computations pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kahmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- pyooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- 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 computations
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kom-pyoo-TAY-shunz.
What does computations mean?
- plural of computation How to pronounce computation
Words that rhyme with computations
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Questions about saying computations
How do you pronounce computations?
Say kahm-pyoo-TAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑmpjuˈteɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌkɒmpjuːˈteɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in computations?
Computations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: kahm · pyoo · TAY · shunz.
Is computations pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌkɒmpjuːˈteɪʃənz/ (kom-pyoo-TAY-shunz).