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