How to pronounce colorization
Say it like kuhl-uh-ruh-ZAY-shun. Colorization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY).
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- kuhl
- uh
- ruh
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Colorization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep 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 colorization
American and British speakers say colorization in essentially the same way: /ˌkʌlərəˈzeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌkʌlərəˈzeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuhl-uh-ruh-ZAY-shun.
What does colorization mean?
- An electronic process that adds color to black and white movies.
Where does colorization come from?
From color + -ization.
Words that rhyme with colorization
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Questions about saying colorization
How do you pronounce colorization?
Say kuhl-uh-ruh-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkʌlərəˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌkʌlərəˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in colorization?
Colorization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: kuhl · uh · ruh · ZAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say colorization the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkʌlərəˈzeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌkʌlərəˈzeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.