How to pronounce traditions
Say it like truh-DISH-unz. Traditions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DISH).
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- truh
- DISH
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Traditions pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of traditions
American and British speakers say traditions in essentially the same way: /trəˈdɪʃənz/ in the US and /trəˈdɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: truh-DISH-unz.
What does traditions mean?
- plural of tradition How to pronounce tradition
Questions about saying traditions
How do you pronounce traditions?
Say truh-DISH-unz. The American pronunciation is /trəˈdɪʃənz/. In British English it is /trəˈdɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in traditions?
Traditions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DISH). Broken into parts: truh · DISH · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say traditions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /trəˈdɪʃənz/ and the British form is /trəˈdɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.