How to pronounce originations
Say it like uh-rij-uh-NAY-shunz. Originations has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAY).
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- uh
- rij
- uh
- NAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Originations pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rijGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 originations
American and British speakers say originations in essentially the same way: /əˌrɪdʒəˈneɪʃənz/ in the US and /əˌrɪdʒəˈneɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-rij-uh-NAY-shunz.
What does originations mean?
- plural of origination How to pronounce origination
Words that rhyme with originations
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of originations.
Questions about saying originations
How do you pronounce originations?
Say uh-rij-uh-NAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /əˌrɪdʒəˈneɪʃənz/. In British English it is /əˌrɪdʒəˈneɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in originations?
Originations has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAY). Broken into parts: uh · rij · uh · NAY · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say originations the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˌrɪdʒəˈneɪʃənz/ and the British form is /əˌrɪdʒəˈneɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.