How to pronounce compartmentalization
Say it like kahm-part-men-tuh-luh-ZAY-shun. Compartmentalization has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the sixth one (ZAY).
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- kahm
- part
- men
- tuh
- luh
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Compartmentalization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kahmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- partKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- menGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luhKeep 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 compartmentalization
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kom-paht-men-tuh-ly-ZAY-shun.
What does compartmentalization mean?
- Division into compartments or parts.
- The act or process of dividing a complex task or structure into smaller, often more manageable pieces.
- A defense mechanism in which thoughts and feelings that seem to conflict are kept separated or isolated from each other in the mind.
Where does compartmentalization come from?
From compartmentalize + -ation.
Words that rhyme with compartmentalization
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Questions about saying compartmentalization
How do you pronounce compartmentalization?
Say kahm-part-men-tuh-luh-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑmpɑrtˌmɛntələˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌkɒmpɑːtˌmɛntəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in compartmentalization?
Compartmentalization has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the sixth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: kahm · part · men · tuh · luh · ZAY · shun.
Is compartmentalization 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 /ˌkɒmpɑːtˌmɛntəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ (kom-paht-men-tuh-ly-ZAY-shun).