How to pronounce feminization
Say it like fem-ih-nih-ZAY-shun. Feminization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY).
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- fem
- ih
- nih
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Feminization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- femGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nihKeep 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 feminization
American and British speakers say feminization in essentially the same way: /ˌfɛmɪnɪˈzeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌfɛmɪnɪˈzeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: fem-ih-nih-ZAY-shun.
What does feminization mean?
- The act of feminizing, or the state of being feminized.
- The development of female sex characteristics.
- The increasing in female population or participation.
Where does feminization come from?
From feminize + -ation.
Words that rhyme with feminization
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Questions about saying feminization
How do you pronounce feminization?
Say fem-ih-nih-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌfɛmɪnɪˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌfɛmɪnɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in feminization?
Feminization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: fem · ih · nih · ZAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say feminization the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌfɛmɪnɪˈzeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌfɛmɪnɪˈzeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.