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