How to pronounce imaginations
Say it like im-aj-uh-NAY-shunz. Imaginations has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAY).
- im
- aj
- uh
- NAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Imaginations pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- imGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ajGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep 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 imaginations
American and British speakers say imaginations in essentially the same way: /ˌɪˌmædʒəˈneɪʃənz/ in the US and /ˌɪˌmædʒəˈneɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-aj-uh-NAY-shunz.
What does imaginations mean?
- plural of imagination How to pronounce imagination
Words that rhyme with imaginations
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of imaginations.
- operations
- communications
- Stations
- congratulations
- specifications
- combinations
- telecommunications
- representations
- accommodations
- salutations
Questions about saying imaginations
How do you pronounce imaginations?
Say im-aj-uh-NAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˌmædʒəˈneɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌɪˌmædʒəˈneɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in imaginations?
Imaginations has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAY). Broken into parts: im · aj · uh · NAY · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say imaginations the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪˌmædʒəˈneɪʃənz/ and the British form is /ˌɪˌmædʒəˈneɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.