How to pronounce acclimatization
Say it like uh-kly-muh-tuh-ZAY-shun. Acclimatization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY).
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- uh
- kly
- muh
- tuh
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acclimatization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- klyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 acclimatization
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-kly-muh-tuh-ZAY-shun.
What does acclimatization mean?
- The act of acclimatizing; the process of inuring to a new climate, or the state of being so inured.“The expedition paused to allow for proper acclimatization at base camp.”
- The climatic adaptation of an organism that has been moved to a new environment.
Where does acclimatization come from?
From acclimatize + -ation.
Words that rhyme with acclimatization
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Questions about saying acclimatization
How do you pronounce acclimatization?
Say uh-kly-muh-tuh-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /əˌklaɪmətəˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /əˌklaɪmətəˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acclimatization?
Acclimatization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: uh · kly · muh · tuh · ZAY · shun.
Is acclimatization 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 /əˌklaɪmətəˈzeɪʃən/ (uh-kly-muh-tuh-ZAY-shun).