How to pronounce erections
Say it like ih-REK-shunz. Erections has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REK).
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- ih
- REK
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Erections pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- REKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of erections
American and British speakers say erections in essentially the same way: /ɪˈrɛkʃənz/ in the US and /ɪˈrɛkʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-REK-shunz.
What does erections mean?
- plural of erection
Words that rhyme with erections
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of erections.
Questions about saying erections
How do you pronounce erections?
Say ih-REK-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈrɛkʃənz/. In British English it is /ɪˈrɛkʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in erections?
Erections has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REK). Broken into parts: ih · REK · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say erections the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈrɛkʃənz/ and the British form is /ɪˈrɛkʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.