How to pronounce categorization
Say it like kat-uh-guh-rih-ZAY-shun. Categorization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY).
- kat
- uh
- guh
- rih
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Categorization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- katGive 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.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rihKeep 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 categorization
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kat-uh-guh-ry-ZAY-shun.
What does categorization mean?
- A group of things arranged by category.
- The process of sorting or arranging things into categories or classes.
Where does categorization come from?
From categorize + -ation.
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Questions about saying categorization
How do you pronounce categorization?
Say kat-uh-guh-rih-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkætəɡərɪˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌkætəɡəraɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in categorization?
Categorization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: kat · uh · guh · rih · ZAY · shun.
Is categorization pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌkætəɡəraɪˈzeɪʃən/ (kat-uh-guh-ry-ZAY-shun).