How to Pronounce "connotations"
word
ˌkɑnəˈteɪʃənz
kah-nuh-TAY-shunz
kɒnəʊtˈeɪʃənz
kon-uh-TAY-shunz
Definition
The feelings, ideas, or associations that a word or phrase suggests, beyond its basic dictionary meaning.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌkɑnəˈteɪʃənz
British English
kɒnəʊtˈeɪʃənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kah-nuh-TAY-shunz
UK
kon-uh-TAY-shunz
Listen in Context
The word 'home' has many connotations of warmth and safety.
Colors often carry different connotations in various cultures.
Some words have negative connotations and can offend people.
That movie title has some strange connotations I didn't expect.