How to pronounce inspirations
Say it like in-spuh-RAY-shunz. Inspirations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY).
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- in
- spuh
- RAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inspirations 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.
- spuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYSay 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 inspirations
American and British speakers say inspirations in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃənz/ in the US and /ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-spuh-RAY-shunz.
What does inspirations mean?
- plural of inspiration How to pronounce inspiration
Words that rhyme with inspirations
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of inspirations.
Questions about saying inspirations
How do you pronounce inspirations?
Say in-spuh-RAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inspirations?
Inspirations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY). Broken into parts: in · spuh · RAY · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say inspirations the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃənz/ and the British form is /ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.