How to pronounce destination
Say it like des-tuh-NAY-shun. Destination has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY).
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- des
- tuh
- NAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Destination pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- desGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of destination
American and British speakers say destination in essentially the same way: /ˌdɛstəˈneɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌdɛstɪˈneɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: des-tih-NAY-shun.
What does destination mean?
- the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)“a crowd assembled at the finish”“he was nearly exhausted as their destination came into view”
- the ultimate goal for which something is done
- written directions for finding some location; written on letters or packages that are to be delivered to that location
Where does destination come from?
From Latin dēstinātiō, from dēstinō (“to destine”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with destination
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of destination.
- information
- education
- situation
- association
- population
- station
- administration
- operation
- organization
- application
Questions about saying destination
How do you pronounce destination?
Say des-tuh-NAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɛstəˈneɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌdɛstɪˈneɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in destination?
Destination has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY). Broken into parts: des · tuh · NAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say destination the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɛstəˈneɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌdɛstɪˈneɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.