How to pronounce definitions
Say it like def-uh-NISH-unz. Definitions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NISH).
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- def
- uh
- NISH
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Definitions pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- defGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of definitions
American and British speakers say definitions in essentially the same way: /ˌdɛfəˈnɪʃənz/ in the US and /ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: def-ih-NISH-unz.
What does definitions mean?
- plural of definition How to pronounce definition
Questions about saying definitions
How do you pronounce definitions?
Say def-uh-NISH-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɛfəˈnɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in definitions?
Definitions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NISH). Broken into parts: def · uh · NISH · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say definitions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɛfəˈnɪʃənz/ and the British form is /ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.