How to pronounce characterization
Say it like ker-uk-tuh-rih-ZAY-shun. Characterization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY).
- ker
- uk
- tuh
- rih
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Characterization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 characterization
American and British speakers say characterization in essentially the same way: /ˌkɛrəktərɪˈzeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌkæræktəraɪˈzeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: kar-ak-tuh-ry-ZAY-shun.
What does characterization mean?
- The act or process of characterizing.
Where does characterization come from?
From characterize + -ation.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- portrayal
- representation
- definition
- word picture
- word-painting
- delineation
- depiction
- picture
Words that rhyme with characterization
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of characterization.
Questions about saying characterization
How do you pronounce characterization?
Say ker-uk-tuh-rih-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɛrəktərɪˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌkæræktəraɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in characterization?
Characterization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: ker · uk · tuh · rih · ZAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say characterization the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkɛrəktərɪˈzeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌkæræktəraɪˈzeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.