How to pronounce dramatization
Say it like dram-uh-tuh-ZAY-shun. Dramatization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY).
- dram
- uh
- tuh
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dramatization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dramGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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 dramatization
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dram-uh-tuh-ZAY-shun.
What does dramatization mean?
- The act of adapting a literary work for the theatre.
- The act of presenting something in a dramatic or melodramatic manner.
- A version that has been dramatized.“This is a dramatization of life 1000 years ago.”
Where does dramatization come from?
From dramatize + -ation.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- dramatisation
Words that rhyme with dramatization
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dramatization.
Questions about saying dramatization
How do you pronounce dramatization?
Say dram-uh-tuh-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌdræmətəˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌdræmətəˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dramatization?
Dramatization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: dram · uh · tuh · ZAY · shun.
Is dramatization 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 /ˌdræmətəˈzeɪʃən/ (dram-uh-tuh-ZAY-shun).