How to pronounce declensions
Say it like duh-KLEN-shunz. Declensions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLEN).
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- duh
- KLEN
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Declensions pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KLENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of declensions
American and British speakers say declensions in essentially the same way: /dəˈklɛnʃənz/ in the US and /dəˈklɛnʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: duh-KLEN-shunz.
What does declensions mean?
- plural of declension How to pronounce declension
Questions about saying declensions
How do you pronounce declensions?
Say duh-KLEN-shunz. The American pronunciation is /dəˈklɛnʃənz/. In British English it is /dəˈklɛnʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in declensions?
Declensions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLEN). Broken into parts: duh · KLEN · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say declensions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dəˈklɛnʃənz/ and the British form is /dəˈklɛnʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.