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