How to pronounce democratization
Say it like dih-mah-kruh-tuh-ZAY-shun. Democratization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY).
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- dih
- mah
- kruh
- tuh
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Democratization 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.
- mahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kruhKeep 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.
- 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 democratization
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-mok-ruh-ty-ZAY-shun.
What does democratization mean?
- The introduction of democracy, its functions or principles, to an area or country which did not have democracy previously.
- The spread of democracy as a concept.
- The making more democratic of a political system.
Where does democratization come from?
From democratiz(e) + -ation or democrat(ic) + -ization.
Words that rhyme with democratization
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Questions about saying democratization
How do you pronounce democratization?
Say dih-mah-kruh-tuh-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /dɪˌmɑkrətəˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /dɪˌmɒkrətaɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in democratization?
Democratization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: dih · mah · kruh · tuh · ZAY · shun.
Is democratization 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 /dɪˌmɒkrətaɪˈzeɪʃən/ (dih-mok-ruh-ty-ZAY-shun).