How to pronounce imitations
Say it like im-ih-TAY-shunz. Imitations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
- im
- ih
- TAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Imitations 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TAYSay 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 imitations
American and British speakers say imitations in essentially the same way: /ˌɪmɪˈteɪʃənz/ in the US and /ˌɪmɪˈteɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-ih-TAY-shunz.
What does imitations mean?
- plural of imitation How to pronounce imitation
Words that rhyme with imitations
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of imitations.
- operations
- communications
- Stations
- congratulations
- specifications
- combinations
- telecommunications
- representations
- accommodations
- salutations
Questions about saying imitations
How do you pronounce imitations?
Say im-ih-TAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmɪˈteɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌɪmɪˈteɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in imitations?
Imitations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: im · ih · TAY · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say imitations the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪmɪˈteɪʃənz/ and the British form is /ˌɪmɪˈteɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.