How to pronounce delegations
Say it like del-uh-GAY-shunz. Delegations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAY).
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- del
- uh
- GAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Delegations pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- delGive 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.
- GAYSay 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 delegations
American and British speakers say delegations in essentially the same way: /ˌdɛləˈɡeɪʃənz/ in the US and /ˌdɛləˈɡeɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: del-uh-GAY-shunz.
What does delegations mean?
- plural of delegation How to pronounce delegation
Words that rhyme with delegations
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of delegations.
Questions about saying delegations
How do you pronounce delegations?
Say del-uh-GAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɛləˈɡeɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌdɛləˈɡeɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in delegations?
Delegations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAY). Broken into parts: del · uh · GAY · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say delegations the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɛləˈɡeɪʃənz/ and the British form is /ˌdɛləˈɡeɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.