How to pronounce canonicalization
Say it like kuh-nah-nih-kuh-ly-ZAY-shun. Canonicalization has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the sixth one (ZAY).
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- kuh
- nah
- nih
- kuh
- ly
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Canonicalization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhKeep 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 canonicalization
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kuh-non-ih-kuh-ly-ZAY-shun.
What does canonicalization mean?
- standardization, normalization
Where does canonicalization come from?
From canonicalize + -ation.
Words that rhyme with canonicalization
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Questions about saying canonicalization
How do you pronounce canonicalization?
Say kuh-nah-nih-kuh-ly-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /kəˌnɑnɪkəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /kəˌnɒnɪkəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in canonicalization?
Canonicalization has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the sixth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: kuh · nah · nih · kuh · ly · ZAY · shun.
Is canonicalization pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /kəˌnɒnɪkəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ (kuh-non-ih-kuh-ly-ZAY-shun).