How to pronounce desecrations
Say it like des-uh-KRAY-shunz. Desecrations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KRAY).
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- des
- uh
- KRAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Desecrations pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- desKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KRAYSay 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 desecrations
American and British speakers say desecrations in essentially the same way: /dɛsəˈkreɪʃənz/ in the US and /dɛsəˈkreɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: des-uh-KRAY-shunz.
What does desecrations mean?
- plural of desecration How to pronounce desecration
Words that rhyme with desecrations
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Questions about saying desecrations
How do you pronounce desecrations?
Say des-uh-KRAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /dɛsəˈkreɪʃənz/. In British English it is /dɛsəˈkreɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in desecrations?
Desecrations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KRAY). Broken into parts: des · uh · KRAY · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say desecrations the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɛsəˈkreɪʃənz/ and the British form is /dɛsəˈkreɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.