How to pronounce anglicisation
Say it like ang-glih-sy-ZAY-shun. Anglicisation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY).
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- ang
- glih
- sy
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anglicisation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- angGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- glihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- syKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- 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 anglicisation
American and British speakers say anglicisation in essentially the same way: /ˌæŋɡlɪsaɪˈzeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌæŋɡlɪsaɪˈzeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ang-glih-sy-ZAY-shun.
What does anglicisation mean?
- The process by which something or someone (usually a word) is made more English. Usually applied to language or culture.“Dublin, the name of the capital of Ireland, is an anglicisation of the Gaelic name Dubh Linn.”
Where does anglicisation come from?
From anglicise + -ation.
Words that rhyme with anglicisation
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Questions about saying anglicisation
How do you pronounce anglicisation?
Say ang-glih-sy-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌæŋɡlɪsaɪˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌæŋɡlɪsaɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anglicisation?
Anglicisation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: ang · glih · sy · ZAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say anglicisation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæŋɡlɪsaɪˈzeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌæŋɡlɪsaɪˈzeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.