How to pronounce amortization
Say it like am-er-tuh-ZAY-shun. Amortization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY).
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- am
- er
- tuh
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amortization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- amGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- 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 amortization
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-maw-tuh-ZAY-shun.
What does amortization mean?
- The reduction of loan principal over a series of payments.
- The distribution of the cost of an intangible asset, such as an intellectual property right, over the projected useful life of the asset.
Where does amortization come from?
From Middle English amortisen (“to kill, alienate in mortmain”), from Anglo-Norman amorteser, alteration of Old French amortir, from Vulgar Latin *admortire (“to kill”), from Latin ad- and mors, mortem (“death”).
Words that rhyme with amortization
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Questions about saying amortization
How do you pronounce amortization?
Say am-er-tuh-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌæmɚtəˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /əˌmɔːtəˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amortization?
Amortization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: am · er · tuh · ZAY · shun.
Is amortization pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˌmɔːtəˈzeɪʃən/ (uh-maw-tuh-ZAY-shun).