How to pronounce orchestrations
Say it like or-kuh-STRAY-shunz. Orchestrations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STRAY).
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- or
- kuh
- STRAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orchestrations pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- orGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- STRAYSay 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 orchestrations
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: aw-kuh-STRAY-shunz.
What does orchestrations mean?
- plural of orchestration How to pronounce orchestration
Words that rhyme with orchestrations
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of orchestrations.
Questions about saying orchestrations
How do you pronounce orchestrations?
Say or-kuh-STRAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔrkəˈstreɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌɔːkəˈstreɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orchestrations?
Orchestrations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STRAY). Broken into parts: or · kuh · STRAY · shunz.
Is orchestrations 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 /ˌɔːkəˈstreɪʃənz/ (aw-kuh-STRAY-shunz).