How to pronounce translations
Say it like tranz-LAY-shunz. Translations has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY).
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- tranz
- LAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Translations pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tranzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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 translations
American and British speakers say translations in essentially the same way: /trænzˈleɪʃənz/ in the US and /ˌtrænzˈleɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: tranz-LAY-shunz.
What does translations mean?
- plural of translation How to pronounce translation
Words that rhyme with translations
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of translations.
Questions about saying translations
How do you pronounce translations?
Say tranz-LAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /trænzˈleɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌtrænzˈleɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in translations?
Translations has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY). Broken into parts: tranz · LAY · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say translations the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /trænzˈleɪʃənz/ and the British form is /ˌtrænzˈleɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.