How to pronounce destitutions
Say it like deh-stih-TOO-shunz. Destitutions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOO).
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- deh
- stih
- TOO
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Destitutions pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- stihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of destitutions
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: deh-stih-TYOO-shunz.
What does destitutions mean?
- plural of destitution How to pronounce destitution
Questions about saying destitutions
How do you pronounce destitutions?
Say deh-stih-TOO-shunz. The American pronunciation is /dɛstɪˈtuʃənz/. In British English it is /dɛstɪˈtjuːʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in destitutions?
Destitutions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOO). Broken into parts: deh · stih · TOO · shunz.
Is destitutions pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /dɛstɪˈtjuːʃənz/ (deh-stih-TYOO-shunz).