How to pronounce demonization
Say it like dee-muh-nuh-ZAY-shun. Demonization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce demonization. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- dee
- muh
- nuh
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demonization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep 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 demonization
American and British speakers say demonization in essentially the same way: /ˌdimənəˈzeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌdiːmənəˈzeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-muh-nuh-ZAY-shun.
What does demonization mean?
- The act of demonizing.
- Something demonized.
Where does demonization come from?
From demon + -ization.
Words that rhyme with demonization
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of demonization.
Questions about saying demonization
How do you pronounce demonization?
Say dee-muh-nuh-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌdimənəˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌdiːmənəˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demonization?
Demonization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: dee · muh · nuh · ZAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say demonization the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdimənəˈzeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌdiːmənəˈzeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.