How to pronounce demonetization
Say it like dee-mah-nuh-ty-ZAY-shun. Demonetization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY).
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- dee
- mah
- nuh
- ty
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demonetization 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.
- mahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tyKeep 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 demonetization
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dee-muhn-uh-ty-ZAY-shun.
What does demonetization mean?
- The act or process of demonetizing (withdrawing as legal tender).
Where does demonetization come from?
From French démonétisation.
Words that rhyme with demonetization
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Questions about saying demonetization
How do you pronounce demonetization?
Say dee-mah-nuh-ty-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /diˌmɑnətaɪˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /diːˌmʌnətaɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demonetization?
Demonetization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: dee · mah · nuh · ty · ZAY · shun.
Is demonetization 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 /diːˌmʌnətaɪˈzeɪʃən/ (dee-muhn-uh-ty-ZAY-shun).