How to pronounce buccalization
Say it like buhk-uh-ly-ZAY-shun. Buccalization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY).
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- buhk
- uh
- ly
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buccalization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- buhkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyKeep 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 buccalization
American and British speakers say buccalization in essentially the same way: /ˌbʌkəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌbʌkəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: buhk-uh-ly-ZAY-shun.
What does buccalization mean?
- The process of a speech sound becoming buccal.
- The procedure of moving teeth towards the buccal (cheek) side of the arch.
Where does buccalization come from?
From buccalize + -ation.
Words that rhyme with buccalization
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Questions about saying buccalization
How do you pronounce buccalization?
Say buhk-uh-ly-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌbʌkəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌbʌkəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buccalization?
Buccalization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: buhk · uh · ly · ZAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say buccalization the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌbʌkəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌbʌkəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.