How to pronounce thinspiration
Say it like thin-spih-RAY-shun. Thinspiration has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY).
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- thin
- spih
- RAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thinspiration pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- thinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- spihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 thinspiration
American and British speakers say thinspiration in essentially the same way: /θɪnspɪˈreɪʃən/ in the US and /θɪnspɪˈreɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: thin-spih-RAY-shun.
What does thinspiration mean?
- Material provided as an inspiration to stay thin or lose weight.
- Material intended to provide inspiration for anorexia nervosa as a lifestyle choice.
Where does thinspiration come from?
Blend of thin + inspiration.
Words that rhyme with thinspiration
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of thinspiration.
Questions about saying thinspiration
How do you pronounce thinspiration?
Say thin-spih-RAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /θɪnspɪˈreɪʃən/. In British English it is /θɪnspɪˈreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thinspiration?
Thinspiration has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY). Broken into parts: thin · spih · RAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say thinspiration the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /θɪnspɪˈreɪʃən/ and the British form is /θɪnspɪˈreɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.