How to pronounce denuclearization
Say it like dee-noo-klee-ur-ruh-ZAY-shun. Denuclearization has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the sixth one (ZAY).
- dee
- noo
- klee
- ur
- ruh
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Denuclearization 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.
- nooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- kleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- urGive this part a little weight.
- ruhKeep 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 denuclearization
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: dee-nyoo-klee-ur-ruh-ZAY-shun.
What does denuclearization mean?
- The act or process of denuclearizing.
Where does denuclearization come from?
From de- + nuclearization.
Words that rhyme with denuclearization
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Questions about saying denuclearization
How do you pronounce denuclearization?
Say dee-noo-klee-ur-ruh-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /diˌnukliˌɜrəˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /diˌnjuːkliˌɜrəˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in denuclearization?
Denuclearization has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the sixth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: dee · noo · klee · ur · ruh · ZAY · shun.
Is denuclearization pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /diˌnjuːkliˌɜrəˈzeɪʃən/ (dee-nyoo-klee-ur-ruh-ZAY-shun).