How to pronounce denationalization
Say it like dee-nash-uh-nuh-lih-ZAY-shun. Denationalization has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the sixth one (ZAY).
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- dee
- nash
- uh
- nuh
- lih
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Denationalization 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.
- nashGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep 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.
- 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 denationalization
American and British speakers say denationalization in essentially the same way: /ˌdiˌnæʃənəlɪˈzeɪʃən/ in the US and /diːˌnæʃənəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-nash-uh-nuh-ly-ZAY-shun.
What does denationalization mean?
- The act or process of denationalizing, of removing from government control.
Where does denationalization come from?
From de- + nationalization.
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Questions about saying denationalization
How do you pronounce denationalization?
Say dee-nash-uh-nuh-lih-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌdiˌnæʃənəlɪˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /diːˌnæʃənəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in denationalization?
Denationalization has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the sixth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: dee · nash · uh · nuh · lih · ZAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say denationalization the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdiˌnæʃənəlɪˈzeɪʃən/ and the British form is /diːˌnæʃənəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.