How to pronounce dehumanization
Say it like dee-hyoo-muh-nuh-ZAY-shun. Dehumanization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY).
- dee
- hyoo
- muh
- nuh
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dehumanization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- hyooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep 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 dehumanization
American and British speakers say dehumanization in essentially the same way: /ˌdiˌhjumənəˈzeɪʃən/ in the US and /diːˌhjuːmənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-hyoo-muh-ny-ZAY-shun.
What does dehumanization mean?
- The act or process of dehumanizing.
Where does dehumanization come from?
From de- + humanization or dehumanize + -ation or de- + human + -ization.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- dehumanisation
Opposite meaning
- humanization
- anthropomorphism
Words that rhyme with dehumanization
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dehumanization.
Questions about saying dehumanization
How do you pronounce dehumanization?
Say dee-hyoo-muh-nuh-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌdiˌhjumənəˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /diːˌhjuːmənaɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dehumanization?
Dehumanization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: dee · hyoo · muh · nuh · ZAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say dehumanization the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdiˌhjumənəˈzeɪʃən/ and the British form is /diːˌhjuːmənaɪˈzeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.