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