HOW TO PRONOUNCE
congratulations
/kənˌɡɹætʃəˈleɪʃənz/
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Give the main beat to “lay.”
The syllable before the final shun sound carries the main stress. Connect the opening gr sounds and keep the final s voiced, like the z at the end of names.
5 syllables · Stress on syllable 4
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“Congratulations on finishing the project.”
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CMU Pronouncing Dictionary ↗What does congratulations mean?
interjection
- Expressing praise and approval, expressing approbation.
noun
- plural of congratulation
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IPA pronunciation
/kənˌɡɹætʃəˈleɪʃənz/
Pronunciation used in the listening tip.
CMU Pronouncing Dictionary ↗Pronunciation varies by speaker and region. About these dictionary pronunciations.
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He began turning over the little sheets of note-paper which were scattered on the table, conveying the congratulations of their friends.
Their first addresses in this interview were dignified and friendly, each magnifying the other's actions, and offering congratulations upon his success.
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I am well sure that Mrs. Lyell, who has sympathy for every one near her, will give me her hearty congratulations.
And to crown all, on both sides of us, as we marched in shining rows, stood our beauteous countrywomen, mingling their congratulations.
"Long distance wants you," the operator said, and the next minute a voice I recognized as that of Miss Thomas was offering congratulations.