How to pronounce performances
Say it like per-FOR-mun-suz. Performances has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR).
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- per
- FOR
- mun
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Performances pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of performances
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-FAW-mun-siz.
What does performances mean?
- plural of performance How to pronounce performance
Questions about saying performances
How do you pronounce performances?
Say per-FOR-mun-suz. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈfɔrmənsəz/. In British English it is /pəˈfɔːmənsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in performances?
Performances has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR). Broken into parts: per · FOR · mun · suz.
Is performances 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 /pəˈfɔːmənsɪz/ (puh-FAW-mun-siz).