How to pronounce fertilization
Say it like fur-tuh-lih-ZAY-shun. Fertilization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY).
- fur
- tuh
- lih
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fertilization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- furGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- tuhKeep 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 fertilization
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: fur-tuh-lih-ZAY-shun.
What does fertilization mean?
- The act or process of rendering fertile.
- The act of fecundating or impregnating the gametes of animals, plants, etc.; including the process by which in flowers the pollen renders the ovule fertile, an analogous process in flowerless plants, or the joining of sperm and egg in animals.
- The act of applying fertilizer to soil.
Where does fertilization come from?
From French fertilization; equivalent to fertilize + -ation.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- fertilisation
Words that rhyme with fertilization
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Questions about saying fertilization
How do you pronounce fertilization?
Say fur-tuh-lih-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌfɝtəlɪˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌfɜːtəlɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fertilization?
Fertilization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: fur · tuh · lih · ZAY · shun.
Is fertilization pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌfɜːtəlɪˈzeɪʃən/ (fur-tuh-lih-ZAY-shun).