How to pronounce pronunciations
Say it like proh-nuhn-see-AY-shunz. Pronunciations has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AY).
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- proh
- nuhn
- see
- AY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pronunciations pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nuhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AYSay 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 pronunciations
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proh-nuhn-see-AY-shunz.
What does pronunciations mean?
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Questions about saying pronunciations
How do you pronounce pronunciations?
Say proh-nuhn-see-AY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /proʊˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃənz/. In British English it is /prəʊˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pronunciations?
Pronunciations has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AY). Broken into parts: proh · nuhn · see · AY · shunz.
Is pronunciations 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 /prəʊˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃənz/ (proh-nuhn-see-AY-shunz).