Comment prononcer « ovations » en anglais
oʊˈveɪʃənz
oh·VAY·shənz
Accent tonique principal : VAY
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “ovations”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
oh
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
VAY
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
shənz
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("VAY"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Pronouncing a hard, aspirated [tʰ] in casual conversation can sound overly formal in North America.
How Native Speakers Say It: In American English, a single "t" between vowels quickly taps against the alveolar ridge like a soft "d" ([ɾ]). In British English, maintain a crisp aspirated [tʰ].
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "ovations" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "ovations is" sounds like "ovations-iz").
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "ovations" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
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Triumph, a Solemn Honour done to Generals after great Victories, receiving them into Town with Publick Acclamations; there were two ſorts among the Romans; the Great, that was ſimply called Tr[i]umph; and the Little called, Ovation; […] [I]t was by Special Priviledge that L. Cornelius Lentulus, Proconſul, was admitted to this Honour of an Ovation, in 553. […]
Écouter en contexte: “ovations”
The Anglais word “ovations” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as oʊˈveɪʃənz (phonetic respelling: oh-VAY-shənz). Phonologically, it consists of 3 syllables (oh · VAY · shənz), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (VAY). Grammatically, “ovations” functions as a noun, verb and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. Écoutez des locuteurs natifs dire « ovations » dans des clips vidéo authentiques
Définition et signification: “ovations”
- A victory ceremony of less importance than a triumph.
- A (ceremony for the) recognition of some achievement.
- To give (someone) an ovation (prolonged enthusiastic applause).
Exemples de phrases en contexte (2)
- “Triumph, a Solemn Honour done to Generals after great Victories, receiving them into Town with Publick Acclamations; there were two ſorts among the Romans; the Great, that was ſimply called Tr[i]umph; and the Little called, Ovation; […] [I]t was by Special Priviledge that L. Cornelius Lentulus, Proconſul, was admitted to this Honour of an Ovation, in 553. […]”
- “Proceede then in your bleſt Inauguration, / And celebrate this Annuall Ovation; / Whilſt you nor this way, nor to that way leane, / But ſhunne th' extreames, to keepe the golden meane.”
Prononciation: “ovations”
- Pronunciation:
- oh-VAY-shənz
- Syllabes:
- oh · VAY · shənz
- Written Hyphenation:
- o · va · tions
- Accent tonique principal :
- VAY
- IPA:
- oʊˈveɪʃənz
- Écouter en contexte
- ovations
Synonymes: “ovations”
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Mots qui riment avec “ovations”
-eɪʃənzMots au son identique (Homophones)
Son uniqueAucun homophone exact répertorié pour "ovations" (⁄oʊˈveɪʃənz⁄).
Questions fréquentes sur « ovations »
Comment prononcer « ovations » en anglais ?
« ovations » se prononce ⁄oʊˈveɪʃənz⁄ (oh-VAY-shənz). Écoutez la prononciation audio ci-dessus pour l’entendre clairement.
Combien de syllabes compte « ovations » ?
« ovations » compte 3 syllabes : oh · VAY · shənz.
Où se trouve l’accent tonique dans « ovations » ?
L’accent tonique principal dans « ovations » se trouve sur « VAY ».
Que signifie « ovations » ?
A victory ceremony of less importance than a triumph.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “ovations”?
Pronouncing a hard, aspirated [tʰ] in casual conversation can sound overly formal in North America. In American English, a single "t" between vowels quickly taps against the alveolar ridge like a soft "d" ([ɾ]). In British English, maintain a crisp aspirated [tʰ].