How to pronounce separations
Say it like sep-uh-RAY-shunz. Separations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY).
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- sep
- uh
- RAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Separations pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sepGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep 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 separations
American and British speakers say separations in essentially the same way: /ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃənz/ in the US and /ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: sep-uh-RAY-shunz.
What does separations mean?
- plural of separation How to pronounce separation
Words that rhyme with separations
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of separations.
Questions about saying separations
How do you pronounce separations?
Say sep-uh-RAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in separations?
Separations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY). Broken into parts: sep · uh · RAY · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say separations the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃənz/ and the British form is /ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.