How to pronounce dislocations
Say it like dih-sloh-KAY-shunz. Dislocations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY).
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- dih
- sloh
- KAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dislocations pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- slohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- KAYSay 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 dislocations
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dih-sloh-KAY-shunz.
What does dislocations mean?
- plural of dislocation How to pronounce dislocation
Words that rhyme with dislocations
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dislocations.
Questions about saying dislocations
How do you pronounce dislocations?
Say dih-sloh-KAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /dɪˌsloʊˈkeɪʃənz/. In British English it is /dɪˌsləʊˈkeɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dislocations?
Dislocations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY). Broken into parts: dih · sloh · KAY · shunz.
Is dislocations pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /dɪˌsləʊˈkeɪʃənz/ (dih-sloh-KAY-shunz).