How to pronounce equalization
Say it like ee-kwuh-lih-ZAY-shun. Equalization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY).
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- ee
- kwuh
- lih
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Equalization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kwuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 equalization
American and British speakers say equalization in essentially the same way: /ˌikwəlɪˈzeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌiːkwəlɪˈzeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ee-kwuh-lih-ZAY-shun.
What does equalization mean?
- The act of equalizing, or state of being equalized.
- Maneuvers to balance the pressure in the middle ear with the outside pressure by letting air enter along the Eustachian tubes.
- Repayment to an investor in a unit trust or OEIC of an increase in the unit price to cover the seller’s entitlement to income received from the underlying investments but not yet distributed to unit holders, repaid as part of the first distribution of income to that investor.
Where does equalization come from?
From equalize + -ation.
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Questions about saying equalization
How do you pronounce equalization?
Say ee-kwuh-lih-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌikwəlɪˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌiːkwəlɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in equalization?
Equalization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: ee · kwuh · lih · ZAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say equalization the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌikwəlɪˈzeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌiːkwəlɪˈzeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.