How to pronounce durations
Say it like DUUR-ay-shunz. Durations has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUUR).
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- DUUR
- ay
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Durations pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ayGive this part a little weight. 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 durations
American and British speakers say durations in essentially the same way: /ˈdʊˌreɪʃənz/ in the US and /ˈdʊˌreɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUUR-ay-shunz.
What does durations mean?
- plural of duration How to pronounce duration
Questions about saying durations
How do you pronounce durations?
Say DUUR-ay-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʊˌreɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˈdʊˌreɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in durations?
Durations has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUUR). Broken into parts: DUUR · ay · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say durations the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʊˌreɪʃənz/ and the British form is /ˈdʊˌreɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.