How to pronounce "station"

station

Noun
American
/ˈsteɪʃən/

Syllable Breakdown

sta tion

How natives say station

British
/ˈsteɪʃən/

Syllable Breakdown

sta tion

How natives say station

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'stay' like in 'stay home'.

  • Add 'sh' as in 'shoe'.

  • End with a soft 'n' sound.

Common Mistakes

  • Pronouncing 'station' as 'sta-tion' with a hard 't'.

  • Omitting the 'sh' sound (sta-tion).

  • Misplacing the stress on the second syllable (sta-tion).

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'stay' as in 'say'.

  • Continue with 'sh' as in 'ship'.

  • Conclude with a soft 'n' sound.

common mistakes

  • Pronouncing 'station' as 'sta-tion' with a hard 't'.

  • Missing the 'sh' sound (sta-tion).

  • Misplacing the stress on the second syllable (sta-tion).

FAQ

What is the correct mouth shape for the 'sh' sound?

Round your lips slightly and push air through, keeping your tongue flat.

Where is the stress placed in 'station'?

The stress is on the first syllable 'sta'.

Is there a difference between American and British 'station'?

Pronunciation steps and stress are essentially the same.

Definition

station

A place where trains or buses pick up and drop off passengers.

Word Family

stationary

/ˈsteɪʃəˌnɛri/

adjective

Not moving

Example: The car remained stationary.

stationery

/ˈsteɪʃəˌnɛri/

noun

Writing materials

Example: I bought some new stationery.

stationmaster

/ˈsteɪʃənˌmɑːstər/

noun

Person in charge of a station

Example: The stationmaster was very helpful.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Stationary vs. station

- 'stationary' has an extra syllable ending in '-ary'.

Stationery vs. station

- 'stationery' shares the same beginning but includes an extra syllable ending in '-ery'.

Stationmaster vs. station

- 'stationmaster' includes the additional syllables '-master'.

Pro Tips

Focus on the 'sh' sound

Ensure 'sh' is pronounced like in 'sheep', not as a hard 't'.

Stress awareness

Emphasize the first syllable to sound more natural.

Nearby Words

Test Your Pronunciation On Words That Have Sound Similarities With Station

adjoin

/əˈdʒɔɪn/

apartment

/əˈpɑrt.mənt/

applicable

/ˈæplɪkəbl̩/

arise

/əˈraɪz/

avenue

/ˈæv.ə.nuː/

backstage

/bækˈsteɪdʒ/

bench

/bɛntʃ/

beside

/bɪˈsaɪd/