How to pronounce denominalization
Say it like dee-nom-ih-nuh-lih-ZAY-shun. Denominalization has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the sixth one (ZAY).
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- dee
- nom
- ih
- nuh
- lih
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Denominalization 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.
- nomGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 denominalization
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dee-nom-ih-nuh-lih-ZAY-shun.
What does denominalization mean?
- The process through which a noun becomes a verb related to the use of said noun.
Where does denominalization come from?
From de- + nominal + -ization.
Words that rhyme with denominalization
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Questions about saying denominalization
How do you pronounce denominalization?
Say dee-nom-ih-nuh-lih-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /diˌnɑmɪnəlɪˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /diˌnɒmɪnəlɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in denominalization?
Denominalization has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the sixth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: dee · nom · ih · nuh · lih · ZAY · shun.
Is denominalization pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /diˌnɒmɪnəlɪˈzeɪʃən/ (dee-nom-ih-nuh-lih-ZAY-shun).