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