How to pronounce ovations
Say it like oh-VAY-shunz. Ovations has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY).
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- oh
- VAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ovations 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.
- 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 ovations
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-VAY-shunz.
What does ovations mean?
- plural of ovation How to pronounce ovation
- third-person singular simple present indicative of ovation How to pronounce ovation
Words that rhyme with ovations
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ovations.
Questions about saying ovations
How do you pronounce ovations?
Say oh-VAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /oʊˈveɪʃənz/. In British English it is /əʊˈveɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ovations?
Ovations has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY). Broken into parts: oh · VAY · shunz.
Is ovations 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 /əʊˈveɪʃənz/ (oh-VAY-shunz).