How to pronounce characterizations
Say it like ker-uk-tuh-rih-ZAY-shunz. Characterizations has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY).
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US American/ˌkɛrəktərɪˈzeɪʃənz/ker-uk-tuh-rih-ZAY-shunz
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- ker
- uk
- tuh
- rih
- ZAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Characterizations 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does characterizations mean?
noun
- plural of characterization How to pronounce characterization
Words that rhyme with characterizations
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Questions about saying characterizations
How do you pronounce characterizations?
Say ker-uk-tuh-rih-ZAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɛrəktərɪˈzeɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in characterizations?
Characterizations has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: ker · uk · tuh · rih · ZAY · shunz.