How to pronounce derivatization
Say it like duh-riv-uh-tuh-ZAY-shun. Derivatization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY).
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- duh
- riv
- uh
- tuh
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Derivatization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rivGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tuhKeep 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 derivatization
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: duh-riv-uh-tuh-ZAY-shun.
What does derivatization mean?
- A technique which transforms a chemical compound into a product of similar chemical structure.
Where does derivatization come from?
From derivatize + -ation.
Words that rhyme with derivatization
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Questions about saying derivatization
How do you pronounce derivatization?
Say duh-riv-uh-tuh-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /dəˌrɪvətəˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /dəˌrɪvətəˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in derivatization?
Derivatization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: duh · riv · uh · tuh · ZAY · shun.
Is derivatization pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /dəˌrɪvətəˈzeɪʃən/ (duh-riv-uh-tuh-ZAY-shun).