How to pronounce discretization
Say it like dih-skree-tuh-ZAY-shun. Discretization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY).
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- dih
- skree
- tuh
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discretization 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.
- skreeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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 discretization
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-skree-tuh-ZAY-shun.
What does discretization mean?
- The act of discretizing, or dividing a continuous object or spectrum into a finite number of discrete elements“Analyses all required a planar mathematical discretization of a region containing a prescribed number of cells with prescribed orientations.”
Where does discretization come from?
From discretize + -ation.
Words that rhyme with discretization
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Questions about saying discretization
How do you pronounce discretization?
Say dih-skree-tuh-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /dɪˌskritəˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /dɪˌskriːtəˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discretization?
Discretization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: dih · skree · tuh · ZAY · shun.
Is discretization 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 /dɪˌskriːtəˈzeɪʃən/ (dih-skree-tuh-ZAY-shun).