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