How to pronounce demineralization
Say it like dih-min-uh-ruh-ly-ZAY-shun. Demineralization has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the sixth one (ZAY).
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- dih
- min
- uh
- ruh
- ly
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demineralization 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.
- minGive 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.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyKeep 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 demineralization
American and British speakers say demineralization in essentially the same way: /dɪˌmɪnərəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ in the US and /dɪˌmɪnərəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-min-uh-ruh-ly-ZAY-shun.
What does demineralization mean?
- The chemical engineering process in which mineral salts are removed from a liquid.
- The loss of minerals, especially those of calcium, from bone.
Where does demineralization come from?
From de- + mineralization.
Words that rhyme with demineralization
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Questions about saying demineralization
How do you pronounce demineralization?
Say dih-min-uh-ruh-ly-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /dɪˌmɪnərəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /dɪˌmɪnərəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demineralization?
Demineralization has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the sixth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: dih · min · uh · ruh · ly · ZAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say demineralization the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˌmɪnərəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ and the British form is /dɪˌmɪnərəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.