How to pronounce oblations
Say it like oh-BLAY-shunz. Oblations has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BLAY).
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- oh
- BLAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oblations pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- BLAYSay 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 oblations
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-BLAY-shunz.
What does oblations mean?
- plural of oblation How to pronounce oblation
Words that rhyme with oblations
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of oblations.
Questions about saying oblations
How do you pronounce oblations?
Say oh-BLAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /oʊˈbleɪʃənz/. In British English it is /əʊˈbleɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oblations?
Oblations has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BLAY). Broken into parts: oh · BLAY · shunz.
Is oblations 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 /əʊˈbleɪʃənz/ (oh-BLAY-shunz).