How to pronounce carcinization
Say it like kar-sih-nih-ZAY-shun. Carcinization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY).
- kar
- sih
- nih
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carcinization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- karGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nihKeep 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 carcinization
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kah-sih-nih-ZAY-shun.
What does carcinization mean?
- The convergent evolution of decapod crustaceans from forms dissimilar to true crabs into similar forms.
Words that rhyme with carcinization
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Questions about saying carcinization
How do you pronounce carcinization?
Say kar-sih-nih-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑrsɪnɪˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌkɑːsɪnɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carcinization?
Carcinization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: kar · sih · nih · ZAY · shun.
Is carcinization pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌkɑːsɪnɪˈzeɪʃən/ (kah-sih-nih-ZAY-shun).