How to pronounce centralization
Say it like sen-truh-luh-ZAY-shun. Centralization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY).
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- sen
- truh
- luh
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Centralization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- senGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luhKeep 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 centralization
American and British speakers say centralization in essentially the same way: /ˌsɛntrələˈzeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌsɛntrəˌlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: sen-truh-ly-ZAY-shun.
What does centralization mean?
- The act or process of centralizing, or the state of being centralized; the act or process of combining or reducing several parts into a whole“the centralization of power in the general government”
Where does centralization come from?
From French centralization, equivalent to central + -ization or centralize + -ation.
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Questions about saying centralization
How do you pronounce centralization?
Say sen-truh-luh-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɛntrələˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌsɛntrəˌlaɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in centralization?
Centralization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: sen · truh · luh · ZAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say centralization the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsɛntrələˈzeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌsɛntrəˌlaɪˈzeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.