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