How to pronounce commercialization
Say it like kuh-mur-shuh-ly-ZAY-shun. Commercialization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY).
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- kuh
- mur
- shuh
- ly
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Commercialization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- murGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- 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 commercialization
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kuh-mur-shuh-ly-ZAY-shun.
What does commercialization mean?
- The act of commercializing.
Where does commercialization come from?
From commercialize + -ation or commercial + -ization.
Words that rhyme with commercialization
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Questions about saying commercialization
How do you pronounce commercialization?
Say kuh-mur-shuh-ly-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /kəˌmɝʃəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /kəˌmɜːʃəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in commercialization?
Commercialization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: kuh · mur · shuh · ly · ZAY · shun.
Is commercialization pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kəˌmɜːʃəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ (kuh-mur-shuh-ly-ZAY-shun).