How to pronounce denationalize
Say it like dih-NASH-uh-nuh-lyze. Denationalize has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NASH).
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- dih
- NASH
- uh
- nuh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Denationalize 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.
- NASHSay this part loudest and longest. 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.
- lyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of denationalize
American and British speakers say denationalize in essentially the same way: /dɪˈnæʃənəˌlaɪz/ in the US and /diːˈnæʃənəlaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-NASH-uh-nuh-lyze.
What does denationalize mean?
- To transfer the control and ownership of an industry from government to private hands; to privatize.
- To strip of nationhood; to cease to recognize, or allow to exist, as a nation.
Where does denationalize come from?
From French dénationalizer, equivalent to de- + nationalize.
Words that rhyme with denationalize
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Questions about saying denationalize
How do you pronounce denationalize?
Say dih-NASH-uh-nuh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈnæʃənəˌlaɪz/. In British English it is /diːˈnæʃənəlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in denationalize?
Denationalize has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NASH). Broken into parts: dih · NASH · uh · nuh · lyze.
Do Americans and Brits say denationalize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈnæʃənəˌlaɪz/ and the British form is /diːˈnæʃənəlaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.