How to pronounce reasons
Say it like REE-zunz. Reasons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- zunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reasons pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- zunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reasons
American and British speakers say reasons in essentially the same way: /ˈrizənz/ in the US and /ˈriːzənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: REE-zunz.
What does reasons mean?
- plural of reason How to pronounce reason
- A written judgment or ruling by a judge or similar decision maker.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of reason How to pronounce reason
Questions about saying reasons
How do you pronounce reasons?
Say REE-zunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈrizənz/. In British English it is /ˈriːzənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reasons?
Reasons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · zunz.
Do Americans and Brits say reasons the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrizənz/ and the British form is /ˈriːzənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.