How to pronounce quotations
Say it like kwoh-TAY-shunz. Quotations has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY).
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- kwoh
- TAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quotations pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kwohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- TAYSay 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 quotations
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kwoh-TAY-shunz.
What does quotations mean?
- plural of quotation How to pronounce quotation
Words that rhyme with quotations
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of quotations.
Questions about saying quotations
How do you pronounce quotations?
Say kwoh-TAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /kwoʊˈteɪʃənz/. In British English it is /kwəʊˈteɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quotations?
Quotations has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY). Broken into parts: kwoh · TAY · shunz.
Is quotations 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 /kwəʊˈteɪʃənz/ (kwoh-TAY-shunz).