How to pronounce demoralization
Say it like dih-mor-uh-lih-ZAY-shun. Demoralization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY).
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- dih
- mor
- uh
- lih
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demoralization 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.
- morGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 demoralization
American and British speakers say demoralization in essentially the same way: /dɪˌmɔrəlɪˈzeɪʃən/ in the US and /dɪˌmɒrəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-mor-uh-ly-ZAY-shun.
What does demoralization mean?
- The act of corrupting or subverting morale, discipline, courage, hope, etc., or the state of being corrupted or subverted in morale.
- The act degrading the moral value of something.
Where does demoralization come from?
From demoralize + -ation.
Words that rhyme with demoralization
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Questions about saying demoralization
How do you pronounce demoralization?
Say dih-mor-uh-lih-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /dɪˌmɔrəlɪˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /dɪˌmɒrəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demoralization?
Demoralization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: dih · mor · uh · lih · ZAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say demoralization the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˌmɔrəlɪˈzeɪʃən/ and the British form is /dɪˌmɒrəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.