How to pronounce declaration
Say it like dek-luh-RAY-shun. Declaration has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY).
- dek
- luh
- RAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Declaration pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- luhKeep 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.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of declaration
American and British speakers say declaration in essentially the same way: /ˌdɛkləˈreɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌdɛkləˈreɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dek-luh-RAY-shun.
What does declaration mean?
- a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
- (law) unsworn statement that can be admitted in evidence in a legal transaction“his declaration of innocence”
- a statement of taxable goods or of dutiable properties
Where does declaration come from?
From Middle English declaration, declaracion, declaracioun, from Old French declaration (French déclaration), from Latin dēclārātiōnem, accusative of Latin dēclārātiō.
Words that rhyme with declaration
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of declaration.
Questions about saying declaration
How do you pronounce declaration?
Say dek-luh-RAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɛkləˈreɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌdɛkləˈreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in declaration?
Declaration has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY). Broken into parts: dek · luh · RAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say declaration the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɛkləˈreɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌdɛkləˈreɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.