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