How to pronounce simulations
Say it like sim-yoo-LAY-shunz. Simulations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- sim
- yoo
- LAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Simulations pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- simGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- LAYSay 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 simulations
American and British speakers say simulations in essentially the same way: /ˌsɪmjuˈleɪʃənz/ in the US and /ˌsɪmjʊˈleɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: sim-yuu-LAY-shunz.
What does simulations mean?
- plural of simulation How to pronounce simulation
Words that rhyme with simulations
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of simulations.
Questions about saying simulations
How do you pronounce simulations?
Say sim-yoo-LAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɪmjuˈleɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌsɪmjʊˈleɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in simulations?
Simulations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: sim · yoo · LAY · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say simulations the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsɪmjuˈleɪʃənz/ and the British form is /ˌsɪmjʊˈleɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.