How to pronounce absolutisation
Say it like ab-suh-loo-tuh-ZAY-shun. Absolutisation has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY).
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- ab
- suh
- loo
- tuh
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Absolutisation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- abGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- looGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of absolutisation
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ab-suh-loo-tuh-ZAY-shun.
What does absolutisation mean?
- Alternative spelling of absolutization.
Where does absolutisation come from?
From absolutise + -ation.
Words that rhyme with absolutisation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of absolutisation.
Questions about saying absolutisation
How do you pronounce absolutisation?
Say ab-suh-loo-tuh-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌæbsəˌlutəˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌæbsəˌluːtəˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in absolutisation?
Absolutisation has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: ab · suh · loo · tuh · ZAY · shun.
Is absolutisation pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌæbsəˌluːtəˈzeɪʃən/ (ab-suh-loo-tuh-ZAY-shun).