How to Pronounce "gradations"
word
ɡɹeɪˈdeɪʃənz
gray-DAY-shunz
ɡɹædˈeɪʃənz
gra-DAY-shunz
Definition
Gradations are small changes or steps between different levels, shades, or stages in something, especially in color, quality, or intensity.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɡɹeɪˈdeɪʃənz
British English
ɡɹædˈeɪʃənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
gray-DAY-shunz
UK
gra-DAY-shunz
Listen in Context
The artist painted the sky with beautiful gradations of blue.
There are many gradations between hot and cold.
You can see the gradations of light at sunrise.
The subtle gradations in her voice made the song more emotional.