How to pronounce concentrations
Say it like kahn-sun-TRAY-shunz. Concentrations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRAY).
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- kahn
- sun
- TRAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Concentrations pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TRAYSay 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 concentrations
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-sun-TRAY-shunz.
What does concentrations mean?
- plural of concentration How to pronounce concentration
Words that rhyme with concentrations
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Questions about saying concentrations
How do you pronounce concentrations?
Say kahn-sun-TRAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑnsənˈtreɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌkɒnsənˈtreɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in concentrations?
Concentrations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRAY). Broken into parts: kahn · sun · TRAY · shunz.
Is concentrations 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 /ˌkɒnsənˈtreɪʃənz/ (kon-sun-TRAY-shunz).