How to pronounce motions
Say it like MOH-shunz. Motions has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH).
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US American/ˈmoʊʃənz/MOH-shunz
UK British/ˈməʊʃənz/MOH-shunz
- MOH
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Motions pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of motions
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MOH-shunz.
What does motions mean?
noun
- plural of motion How to pronounce motion
- third-person singular simple present indicative of motion How to pronounce motion
Questions about saying motions
How do you pronounce motions?
Say MOH-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmoʊʃənz/. In British English it is /ˈməʊʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in motions?
Motions has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH). Broken into parts: MOH · shunz.
Is motions pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈməʊʃənz/ (MOH-shunz).