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