How to pronounce nominations
Say it like nom-uh-NAY-shunz. Nominations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY).
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- nom
- uh
- NAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nominations pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nomGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep 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 nominations
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: nom-ih-NAY-shunz.
What does nominations mean?
- plural of nomination How to pronounce nomination
Words that rhyme with nominations
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Questions about saying nominations
How do you pronounce nominations?
Say nom-uh-NAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑməˈneɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nominations?
Nominations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY). Broken into parts: nom · uh · NAY · shunz.
Is nominations pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃənz/ (nom-ih-NAY-shunz).