How to pronounce resignations
Say it like rez-ig-NAY-shunz. Resignations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY).
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- rez
- ig
- NAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resignations 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.
- igKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NAYSay 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 resignations
American and British speakers say resignations in essentially the same way: /ˌrɛzɪɡˈneɪʃənz/ in the US and /ˌrɛzɪɡˈneɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: rez-ig-NAY-shunz.
What does resignations mean?
- plural of resignation How to pronounce resignation
Words that rhyme with resignations
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Questions about saying resignations
How do you pronounce resignations?
Say rez-ig-NAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛzɪɡˈneɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌrɛzɪɡˈneɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resignations?
Resignations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY). Broken into parts: rez · ig · NAY · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say resignations the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrɛzɪɡˈneɪʃənz/ and the British form is /ˌrɛzɪɡˈneɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.