How to pronounce depolarization
Say it like dee-poh-luh-ry-ZAY-shun. Depolarization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY).
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- dee
- poh
- luh
- ry
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Depolarization 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.
- pohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ryKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- 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 depolarization
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dee-poh-luh-ry-ZAY-shun.
What does depolarization mean?
- An intracellular shift in electrical charge distribution, resulting in less negative charge inside the cell compared with outside; it is essential to the function of many cells, communication between cells, and the overall physiology of an organism.
- Reduction of political polarization.
Where does depolarization come from?
From de- + polarization.
Words that rhyme with depolarization
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Questions about saying depolarization
How do you pronounce depolarization?
Say dee-poh-luh-ry-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /diˌpoʊləraɪˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /diːˌpəʊləraɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in depolarization?
Depolarization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: dee · poh · luh · ry · ZAY · shun.
Is depolarization pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /diːˌpəʊləraɪˈzeɪʃən/ (dee-poh-luh-ry-ZAY-shun).