How to pronounce canalization
Say it like kan-uh-ly-ZAY-shun. Canalization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY).
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- kan
- uh
- ly
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Canalization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kanGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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 canalization
American and British speakers say canalization in essentially the same way: /ˌkænəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌkænəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: kan-uh-ly-ZAY-shun.
What does canalization mean?
- Alternative spelling of canalisation.
Where does canalization come from?
From canalize + -ation.
Words that rhyme with canalization
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of canalization.
Questions about saying canalization
How do you pronounce canalization?
Say kan-uh-ly-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkænəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌkænəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in canalization?
Canalization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: kan · uh · ly · ZAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say canalization the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkænəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌkænəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.