How to pronounce organisations
Say it like or-guh-nih-ZAY-shunz. Organisations has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY).
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- or
- guh
- nih
- ZAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Organisations 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.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZAYSay 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 organisations
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: aw-guh-ny-ZAY-shunz.
What does organisations mean?
- plural of organization How to pronounce organisation
Words that rhyme with organisations
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of organisations.
Words that sound like organisations
- organization's
Questions about saying organisations
How do you pronounce organisations?
Say or-guh-nih-ZAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔrɡənɪˈzeɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in organisations?
Organisations has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: or · guh · nih · ZAY · shunz.
Is organisations 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 /ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃənz/ (aw-guh-ny-ZAY-shunz).
What words sound the same as organisations?
Organisations sounds the same as organization's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.