How to pronounce debuccalization
Say it like dee-buhk-uh-ly-ZAY-shun. Debuccalization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY).
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- dee
- buhk
- uh
- ly
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Debuccalization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- buhkGive 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.
- 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 debuccalization
American and British speakers say debuccalization in essentially the same way: /diˌbʌkəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ in the US and /diˌbʌkəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-buhk-uh-ly-ZAY-shun.
What does debuccalization mean?
- A sound change in which a consonant loses its original place of articulation and becomes glottal [h] or [ʔ].
Where does debuccalization come from?
From de- (“from, off”) + buccal (“pertaining to the mouth”) + -ization.
Words that rhyme with debuccalization
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Questions about saying debuccalization
How do you pronounce debuccalization?
Say dee-buhk-uh-ly-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /diˌbʌkəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /diˌbʌkəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in debuccalization?
Debuccalization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: dee · buhk · uh · ly · ZAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say debuccalization the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /diˌbʌkəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ and the British form is /diˌbʌkəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.