How to pronounce detonations
Say it like det-uh-NAY-shunz. Detonations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY).
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- det
- uh
- NAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Detonations pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- detGive 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.
- NAYSay 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 detonations
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: det-uh-NAY-shunz.
What does detonations mean?
- plural of detonation How to pronounce detonation
Words that rhyme with detonations
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of detonations.
Questions about saying detonations
How do you pronounce detonations?
Say det-uh-NAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɛtəˈneɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌdɛtəˈneɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in detonations?
Detonations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY). Broken into parts: det · uh · NAY · shunz.
Is detonations pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌdɛtəˈneɪʃənz/ (det-uh-NAY-shunz).