How to pronounce reverberations
Say it like rih-vur-buh-RAY-shunz. Reverberations has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RAY).
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- rih
- vur
- buh
- RAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reverberations pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- vurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYSay 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 reverberations
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-vur-buh-RAY-shunz.
What does reverberations mean?
- plural of reverberation How to pronounce reverberation
Words that rhyme with reverberations
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reverberations.
Questions about saying reverberations
How do you pronounce reverberations?
Say rih-vur-buh-RAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /rɪˌvɝbəˈreɪʃənz/. In British English it is /rɪˌvɜːbəˈreɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reverberations?
Reverberations has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RAY). Broken into parts: rih · vur · buh · RAY · shunz.
Is reverberations 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 /rɪˌvɜːbəˈreɪʃənz/ (rih-vur-buh-RAY-shunz).