How to pronounce cannibalization
Say it like kan-uh-buh-lih-ZAY-shun. Cannibalization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY).
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- kan
- uh
- buh
- lih
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cannibalization 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.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 cannibalization
American and British speakers say cannibalization in essentially the same way: /ˌkænəbəlɪˈzeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌkænəbəlɪˈzeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: kan-uh-buh-lih-ZAY-shun.
What does cannibalization mean?
- the act of consuming another individual of the same species as food
- adapting, borrowing or stealing plots, characters, themes or ideas from one story for use in another or from one medium to another
- a reduction in sales volume, sales revenue, or market share of one product when the same company introduces a new product
Where does cannibalization come from?
From cannibal + -ization.
Words that rhyme with cannibalization
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cannibalization.
Questions about saying cannibalization
How do you pronounce cannibalization?
Say kan-uh-buh-lih-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkænəbəlɪˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌkænəbəlɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cannibalization?
Cannibalization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: kan · uh · buh · lih · ZAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say cannibalization the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkænəbəlɪˈzeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌkænəbəlɪˈzeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.