How to pronounce observations
Say it like ahb-zer-VAY-shunz. Observations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAY).
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- ahb
- zer
- VAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Observations pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ahbGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- zerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- 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 observations
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ob-zuh-VAY-shunz.
What does observations mean?
- plural of observation How to pronounce observation
Words that rhyme with observations
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Questions about saying observations
How do you pronounce observations?
Say ahb-zer-VAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑbzɚˈveɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in observations?
Observations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAY). Broken into parts: ahb · zer · VAY · shunz.
Is observations pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃənz/ (ob-zuh-VAY-shunz).