How to pronounce colonization
Say it like kah-luh-nih-ZAY-shun. Colonization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY).
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- kah
- luh
- nih
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Colonization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nihKeep 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 colonization
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kol-uh-nih-ZAY-shun.
What does colonization mean?
- The process of establishing a colony.
- The process of colonizing or taking over.
Where does colonization come from?
From colonize + -ation.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- colonisation
- settlement
Words that rhyme with colonization
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Questions about saying colonization
How do you pronounce colonization?
Say kah-luh-nih-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑlənɪˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌkɒlənɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in colonization?
Colonization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: kah · luh · nih · ZAY · shun.
Is colonization pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌkɒlənɪˈzeɪʃən/ (kol-uh-nih-ZAY-shun).