How to pronounce selections
Say it like suh-LEK-shunz. Selections has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK).
- suh
- LEK
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Selections pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of selections
American and British speakers say selections in essentially the same way: /səˈlɛkʃənz/ in the US and /sɪˈlɛkʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: sih-LEK-shunz.
What does selections mean?
- plural of selection How to pronounce selection
Words that rhyme with selections
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of selections.
Questions about saying selections
How do you pronounce selections?
Say suh-LEK-shunz. The American pronunciation is /səˈlɛkʃənz/. In British English it is /sɪˈlɛkʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in selections?
Selections has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK). Broken into parts: suh · LEK · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say selections the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈlɛkʃənz/ and the British form is /sɪˈlɛkʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.