How to pronounce corporations
Say it like kor-puh-RAY-shunz. Corporations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY).
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- kor
- puh
- RAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Corporations pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- korGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYSay 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 corporations
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kaw-puh-RAY-shunz.
What does corporations mean?
- plural of corporation How to pronounce corporation
Words that rhyme with corporations
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of corporations.
Questions about saying corporations
How do you pronounce corporations?
Say kor-puh-RAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɔrpəˈreɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌkɔːpəˈreɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in corporations?
Corporations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY). Broken into parts: kor · puh · RAY · shunz.
Is corporations pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌkɔːpəˈreɪʃənz/ (kaw-puh-RAY-shunz).