How to pronounce motivations
Say it like moh-tuh-VAY-shunz. Motivations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAY).
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- moh
- tuh
- VAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Motivations pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VAYSay 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 motivations
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: moh-tuh-VAY-shunz.
What does motivations mean?
- plural of motivation How to pronounce motivation
Words that rhyme with motivations
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of motivations.
Questions about saying motivations
How do you pronounce motivations?
Say moh-tuh-VAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌmoʊtəˈveɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌməʊtəˈveɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in motivations?
Motivations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAY). Broken into parts: moh · tuh · VAY · shunz.
Is motivations 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 /ˌməʊtəˈveɪʃənz/ (moh-tuh-VAY-shunz).