How to pronounce declarations
Say it like dek-luh-RAY-shunz. Declarations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY).
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- dek
- luh
- RAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Declarations 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of declarations
American and British speakers say declarations in essentially the same way: /ˌdɛkləˈreɪʃənz/ in the US and /ˌdɛkləˈreɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dek-luh-RAY-shunz.
What does declarations mean?
- plural of declaration How to pronounce declaration
Words that rhyme with declarations
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of declarations.
Questions about saying declarations
How do you pronounce declarations?
Say dek-luh-RAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɛkləˈreɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌdɛkləˈreɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in declarations?
Declarations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY). Broken into parts: dek · luh · RAY · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say declarations the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɛkləˈreɪʃənz/ and the British form is /ˌdɛkləˈreɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.