How to pronounce gradations
Say it like gray-DAY-shunz. Gradations has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAY).
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- gray
- DAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gradations pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- grayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- DAYSay 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 gradations
American and British speakers say gradations in essentially the same way: /ɡreɪˈdeɪʃənz/ in the US and /ɡreɪˈdeɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: gray-DAY-shunz.
What does gradations mean?
- plural of gradation How to pronounce gradation
Words that rhyme with gradations
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gradations.
Questions about saying gradations
How do you pronounce gradations?
Say gray-DAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ɡreɪˈdeɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ɡreɪˈdeɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gradations?
Gradations has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAY). Broken into parts: gray · DAY · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say gradations the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡreɪˈdeɪʃənz/ and the British form is /ɡreɪˈdeɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.