How to pronounce brutalization
Say it like BROO-tuh-luh-zay-shun. Brutalization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROO).
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- BROO
- tuh
- luh
- zay
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brutalization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- zayGive this part a little weight. 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 brutalization
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BROO-tuh-luh-zay-shun.
What does brutalization mean?
- The act or process of making brutal
- An instance of being brutalized.
Where does brutalization come from?
From brutalize + -ation.
Questions about saying brutalization
How do you pronounce brutalization?
Say BROO-tuh-luh-zay-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrutələˌzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˈbruːtələˌzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brutalization?
Brutalization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROO). Broken into parts: BROO · tuh · luh · zay · shun.
Is brutalization 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 /ˈbruːtələˌzeɪʃən/ (BROO-tuh-luh-zay-shun).