How to pronounce inoculations
Say it like in-ah-kyuh-LAY-shunz. Inoculations has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAY).
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- in
- ah
- kyuh
- LAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inoculations 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.
- ahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAYSay 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 inoculations
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: in-ok-yuh-LAY-shunz.
What does inoculations mean?
- plural of inoculation How to pronounce inoculation
Words that rhyme with inoculations
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Questions about saying inoculations
How do you pronounce inoculations?
Say in-ah-kyuh-LAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˌnɑkjəˈleɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌɪˌnɒkjəˈleɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inoculations?
Inoculations has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAY). Broken into parts: in · ah · kyuh · LAY · shunz.
Is inoculations pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌɪˌnɒkjəˈleɪʃənz/ (in-ok-yuh-LAY-shunz).