How to pronounce decentralization
Say it like dih-sen-truh-lih-ZAY-shun. Decentralization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY).
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- dih
- sen
- truh
- lih
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decentralization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- senGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lihKeep 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 decentralization
American and British speakers say decentralization in essentially the same way: /dɪˌsɛntrəlɪˈzeɪʃən/ in the US and /diːˌsɛntrəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-sen-truh-ly-ZAY-shun.
What does decentralization mean?
- The process of decentralizing
- The state of being decentralized.
Where does decentralization come from?
From de- + centralization or decentralize + -ation.
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Questions about saying decentralization
How do you pronounce decentralization?
Say dih-sen-truh-lih-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /dɪˌsɛntrəlɪˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /diːˌsɛntrəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decentralization?
Decentralization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: dih · sen · truh · lih · ZAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say decentralization the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˌsɛntrəlɪˈzeɪʃən/ and the British form is /diːˌsɛntrəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.