How to pronounce demilitarization
Say it like dee-mil-uh-tuh-ruh-ZAY-shun. Demilitarization has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the sixth one (ZAY).
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- dee
- mil
- uh
- tuh
- ruh
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demilitarization 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.
- milGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep 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 demilitarization
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dee-mil-uh-tuh-ruh-ZAY-shun.
What does demilitarization mean?
- Alternative spelling of demilitarisation.
Where does demilitarization come from?
From de- + militarization.
Words that rhyme with demilitarization
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of demilitarization.
Questions about saying demilitarization
How do you pronounce demilitarization?
Say dee-mil-uh-tuh-ruh-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /diˌmɪlətərəˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /diˌmɪlətərəˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demilitarization?
Demilitarization has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the sixth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: dee · mil · uh · tuh · ruh · ZAY · shun.
Is demilitarization pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /diˌmɪlətərəˈzeɪʃən/ (dee-mil-uh-tuh-ruh-ZAY-shun).