How to pronounce estimations
Say it like es-tuh-MAY-shunz. Estimations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY).
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- es
- tuh
- MAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Estimations pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- esGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MAYSay 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 estimations
American and British speakers say estimations in essentially the same way: /ˌɛstəˈmeɪʃənz/ in the US and /ˌɛstəˈmeɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: es-tuh-MAY-shunz.
What does estimations mean?
- plural of estimation How to pronounce estimation
Words that rhyme with estimations
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Questions about saying estimations
How do you pronounce estimations?
Say es-tuh-MAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛstəˈmeɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌɛstəˈmeɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in estimations?
Estimations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY). Broken into parts: es · tuh · MAY · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say estimations the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛstəˈmeɪʃənz/ and the British form is /ˌɛstəˈmeɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.