How to Pronounce Durations

To pronounce "durations", say DUR-at-ions — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

DUR-at-ions

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💡 Tip for remembering “durations”

"durations" has 3 syllables: dur-at-ions. It rhymes with ramifications and inclinations, if that helps it stick.

What does durations mean?

noun

  1. An amount of time or a particular time interval.
  2. (in the singular, not followed by "of") The time taken for the current situation to end, especially the current war

    “Rationing will last at least for the duration.”

Words that rhyme with durations

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ramificationsinclinationsaspirationsoscillationsoperationsindicationsobservationssituationsconnotationsobligationsallegationsprivations

Related words

lengthcontinuancedeadlineshorizonshourslengthslifetimesmaturities

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "durations"?▾

"Durations" has 3 syllables: dur · at · ions.

What does "durations" mean?▾

Durations: An amount of time or a particular time interval.

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