How to pronounce decolonization
Say it like dee-kol-uh-ny-ZAY-shun. Decolonization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY).
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- dee
- kol
- uh
- ny
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decolonization 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.
- kolGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nyKeep 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 decolonization
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dee-kol-uh-ny-ZAY-shun.
What does decolonization mean?
- The freeing of a colony etc from dependent status by granting it independence.
- The reverse of colonization, i.e. granting back autonomy to a group.
- The elimination of a colony of pathogens from the body of a patient, especially antibiotic-resistant pathogens.
Where does decolonization come from?
From de- + colonization.
Words that rhyme with decolonization
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Questions about saying decolonization
How do you pronounce decolonization?
Say dee-kol-uh-ny-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /diˌkɑlənaɪˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /diːˌkɒlənaɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decolonization?
Decolonization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: dee · kol · uh · ny · ZAY · shun.
Is decolonization 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 /diːˌkɒlənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ (dee-kol-uh-ny-ZAY-shun).