How to pronounce donations
Say it like doh-NAY-shunz. Donations has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAY).
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- doh
- NAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Donations pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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 donations
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: doh-NAY-shunz.
What does donations mean?
- plural of donation How to pronounce donation
Words that rhyme with donations
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Questions about saying donations
How do you pronounce donations?
Say doh-NAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /doʊˈneɪʃənz/. In British English it is /dəʊˈneɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in donations?
Donations has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAY). Broken into parts: doh · NAY · shunz.
Is donations 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 /dəʊˈneɪʃənz/ (doh-NAY-shunz).