How to pronounce departmentalization
Say it like dih-part-men-tuh-luh-ZAY-shun. Departmentalization has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the sixth one (ZAY).
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- dih
- part
- men
- tuh
- luh
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Departmentalization 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.
- partKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- menGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luhKeep 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 departmentalization
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-paht-men-tuh-ly-ZAY-shun.
What does departmentalization mean?
- The organization of something into departments according to function, geographic location etc.
Where does departmentalization come from?
From departmental + -ization.
Words that rhyme with departmentalization
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Questions about saying departmentalization
How do you pronounce departmentalization?
Say dih-part-men-tuh-luh-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /dɪpɑrtˌmɛntələˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /dɪpɑːtˌmɛntəˌlaɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in departmentalization?
Departmentalization has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the sixth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: dih · part · men · tuh · luh · ZAY · shun.
Is departmentalization pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /dɪpɑːtˌmɛntəˌlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ (dih-paht-men-tuh-ly-ZAY-shun).