How to pronounce commoditization
Say it like kuh-mah-duh-tih-ZAY-shun. Commoditization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY).
- kuh
- mah
- duh
- tih
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Commoditization 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.
- mahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tihKeep 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 commoditization
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kuh-mod-uh-tih-ZAY-shun.
What does commoditization mean?
- The transformation of something into a commodity.
Where does commoditization come from?
From commoditize + -ation.
Words that rhyme with commoditization
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of commoditization.
Questions about saying commoditization
How do you pronounce commoditization?
Say kuh-mah-duh-tih-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /kəˌmɑdətɪˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /kəˌmɒdətɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in commoditization?
Commoditization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: kuh · mah · duh · tih · ZAY · shun.
Is commoditization 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 /kəˌmɒdətɪˈzeɪʃən/ (kuh-mod-uh-tih-ZAY-shun).