How to pronounce cauterization
Say it like kaw-tuh-rih-ZAY-shun. Cauterization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY).
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- kaw
- tuh
- rih
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cauterization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kawGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tuhKeep 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 cauterization
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kaw-tuh-ry-ZAY-shun.
What does cauterization mean?
- The act of searing organic tissue by the application of a cautery or caustic; also, the effect of such application.
Where does cauterization come from?
From cauterize + -ation.
Words that rhyme with cauterization
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Questions about saying cauterization
How do you pronounce cauterization?
Say kaw-tuh-rih-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɔtərɪˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌkɔːtəraɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cauterization?
Cauterization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: kaw · tuh · rih · ZAY · shun.
Is cauterization 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 /ˌkɔːtəraɪˈzeɪʃən/ (kaw-tuh-ry-ZAY-shun).