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