How to pronounce introductions
Say it like in-truh-DUHK-shunz. Introductions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DUHK).
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- in
- truh
- DUHK
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Introductions 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.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of introductions
American and British speakers say introductions in essentially the same way: /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃənz/ in the US and /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-truh-DUHK-shunz.
What does introductions mean?
- plural of introduction How to pronounce introduction
Questions about saying introductions
How do you pronounce introductions?
Say in-truh-DUHK-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in introductions?
Introductions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DUHK). Broken into parts: in · truh · DUHK · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say introductions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃənz/ and the British form is /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.