How to pronounce formalization
Say it like FOR-muh-luh-zay-shun. Formalization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- muh
- luh
- zay
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Formalization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- zayGive this part a little weight. 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 formalization
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-muh-luh-zay-shun.
What does formalization mean?
- The act of formalizing something.
Where does formalization come from?
From formal + -ization.
Questions about saying formalization
How do you pronounce formalization?
Say FOR-muh-luh-zay-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrmələˌzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːmələˌzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in formalization?
Formalization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · muh · luh · zay · shun.
Is formalization 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 /ˈfɔːmələˌzeɪʃən/ (FAW-muh-luh-zay-shun).