How to pronounce limitations
Say it like lim-ih-TAY-shunz. Limitations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- lim
- ih
- TAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Limitations pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- limGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TAYSay 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 limitations
American and British speakers say limitations in essentially the same way: /ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃənz/ in the US and /ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: lim-ih-TAY-shunz.
What does limitations mean?
- plural of limitation How to pronounce limitation
Words that rhyme with limitations
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of limitations.
Questions about saying limitations
How do you pronounce limitations?
Say lim-ih-TAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in limitations?
Limitations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: lim · ih · TAY · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say limitations the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃənz/ and the British form is /ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.