How to pronounce singspiration
Say it like sing-spuh-RAY-shun. Singspiration has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY).
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- sing
- spuh
- RAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Singspiration pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- singGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- spuhKeep 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.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of singspiration
American and British speakers say singspiration in essentially the same way: /ˌsɪŋspəˈreɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌsɪŋspəˈreɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: sing-spuh-RAY-shun.
What does singspiration mean?
- A worship service, or sometimes a part of a service or any other church activity, involving the singing of hymns.
Where does singspiration come from?
Blend of sing + inspiration.
Words that rhyme with singspiration
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of singspiration.
Questions about saying singspiration
How do you pronounce singspiration?
Say sing-spuh-RAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɪŋspəˈreɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌsɪŋspəˈreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in singspiration?
Singspiration has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY). Broken into parts: sing · spuh · RAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say singspiration the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsɪŋspəˈreɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌsɪŋspəˈreɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.