How to pronounce provocations
Say it like prah-vuh-KAY-shunz. Provocations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY).
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- prah
- vuh
- KAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Provocations pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAYSay 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 provocations
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: prov-uh-KAY-shunz.
What does provocations mean?
- plural of provocation How to pronounce provocation
Words that rhyme with provocations
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Questions about saying provocations
How do you pronounce provocations?
Say prah-vuh-KAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌprɑvəˈkeɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌprɒvəˈkeɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in provocations?
Provocations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY). Broken into parts: prah · vuh · KAY · shunz.
Is provocations pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌprɒvəˈkeɪʃənz/ (prov-uh-KAY-shunz).