How to pronounce dehymenization
Say it like dee-hy-muh-ny-ZAY-shun. Dehymenization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY).
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- dee
- hy
- muh
- ny
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dehymenization 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.
- hyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- muhKeep 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 dehymenization
American and British speakers say dehymenization in essentially the same way: /diˌhaɪmənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ in the US and /diˌhaɪmənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-hy-muh-ny-ZAY-shun.
What does dehymenization mean?
- The surgical or gynecological removal of the hymen; hymenotomy.
- The act of deflowering; a venereal depriving of the hymen, and hence, pucelage; defloration.
Where does dehymenization come from?
From de- + hymen + -ization.
Words that rhyme with dehymenization
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Questions about saying dehymenization
How do you pronounce dehymenization?
Say dee-hy-muh-ny-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /diˌhaɪmənaɪˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /diˌhaɪmənaɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dehymenization?
Dehymenization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: dee · hy · muh · ny · ZAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say dehymenization the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /diˌhaɪmənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ and the British form is /diˌhaɪmənaɪˈzeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.