How to pronounce terminations
Say it like tur-muh-NAY-shunz. Terminations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY).
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- tur
- muh
- NAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Terminations pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- turGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAYSay 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 terminations
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: tur-muh-NAY-shunz.
What does terminations mean?
- plural of termination How to pronounce termination
Words that rhyme with terminations
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of terminations.
Questions about saying terminations
How do you pronounce terminations?
Say tur-muh-NAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɝməˈneɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌtɜːməˈneɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in terminations?
Terminations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY). Broken into parts: tur · muh · NAY · shunz.
Is terminations 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 /ˌtɜːməˈneɪʃənz/ (tur-muh-NAY-shunz).