How to pronounce representations
Say it like rep-ruh-zun-TAY-shunz. Representations has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TAY).
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- rep
- ruh
- zun
- TAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Representations pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- repGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- zunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 representations
American and British speakers say representations in essentially the same way: /ˌrɛprəzənˈteɪʃənz/ in the US and /ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: rep-rih-zen-TAY-shunz.
What does representations mean?
- plural of representation How to pronounce representation
- Formal statements made to an authority to express discontent.“The British government has already made representations to the Spanish government concerning this matter.”
Words that rhyme with representations
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of representations.
Questions about saying representations
How do you pronounce representations?
Say rep-ruh-zun-TAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛprəzənˈteɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in representations?
Representations has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TAY). Broken into parts: rep · ruh · zun · TAY · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say representations the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrɛprəzənˈteɪʃənz/ and the British form is /ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.