How to pronounce reservations
Say it like rez-er-VAY-shunz. Reservations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAY).
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- rez
- er
- VAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reservations pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rezGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- VAYSay 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 reservations
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rez-uh-VAY-shunz.
What does reservations mean?
- plural of reservation How to pronounce reservation
Words that rhyme with reservations
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reservations.
Questions about saying reservations
How do you pronounce reservations?
Say rez-er-VAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛzɚˈveɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌrɛzəˈveɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reservations?
Reservations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAY). Broken into parts: rez · er · VAY · shunz.
Is reservations pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌrɛzəˈveɪʃənz/ (rez-uh-VAY-shunz).