How to pronounce canonization
Say it like kan-uh-nuh-ZAY-shun. Canonization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY).
- kan
- uh
- nuh
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Canonization 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.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 canonization
American and British speakers say canonization in essentially the same way: /ˌkænənəˈzeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌkænənəˈzeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: kan-uh-nuh-ZAY-shun.
What does canonization mean?
- The final process or decree (following beatification) by which the name of a deceased person is placed in the catalogue (canon) of saints and commended to perpetual veneration and invocation.
- The state of being canonized or sainted.
- Introduction into a canon of artistic or literary works.
Where does canonization come from?
From canonize + -ation.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- canonisation
Words that rhyme with canonization
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Questions about saying canonization
How do you pronounce canonization?
Say kan-uh-nuh-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkænənəˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌkænənəˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in canonization?
Canonization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: kan · uh · nuh · ZAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say canonization the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkænənəˈzeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌkænənəˈzeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.