How to pronounce borderization
Say it like bor-der-eye-ZAY-shun. Borderization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY).
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- bor
- der
- eye
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Borderization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- borGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- eyeKeep 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 borderization
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: baw-duh-eye-ZAY-shun.
What does borderization mean?
- The establishment or demarcation of a border; or the process of doing so by militarizing or otherwise fortifying it, often to alter its status or restrict movement.“the borderization of states”
- The gradual and nefarious encroachment of one state's control into a disputed or neighboring territory by means of erecting illegitimate infrastructure, military presence, or administrative measures such as detainment.“Russia's borderization of Georgia”
Where does borderization come from?
From border + -ization.
Words that rhyme with borderization
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Questions about saying borderization
How do you pronounce borderization?
Say bor-der-eye-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌboʊrdɚaɪˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌbɔːdəaɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in borderization?
Borderization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: bor · der · eye · ZAY · shun.
Is borderization 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 /ˌbɔːdəaɪˈzeɪʃən/ (baw-duh-eye-ZAY-shun).