How to pronounce passions
Say it like PASH-unz. Passions has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PASH).
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- PASH
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Passions pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PASHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of passions
American and British speakers say passions in essentially the same way: /ˈpæʃənz/ in the US and /ˈpæʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PASH-unz.
What does passions mean?
- plural of passion How to pronounce passion
- third-person singular simple present indicative of passion How to pronounce passion
Questions about saying passions
How do you pronounce passions?
Say PASH-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpæʃənz/. In British English it is /ˈpæʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in passions?
Passions has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PASH). Broken into parts: PASH · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say passions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpæʃənz/ and the British form is /ˈpæʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.