How to pronounce functionalization
Say it like FUHNGK-chuh-nuh-ly-zay-shun. Functionalization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHNGK).
- FUHNGK
- chuh
- nuh
- ly
- zay
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Functionalization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FUHNGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- 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 functionalization
American and British speakers say functionalization in essentially the same way: /ˈfʌŋktʃənəlaɪˌzeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˈfʌŋktʃənəlaɪˌzeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: FUHNGK-chuh-nuh-ly-zay-shun.
What does functionalization mean?
- The act of functionalizing.
Where does functionalization come from?
From functional + -ization.
Questions about saying functionalization
How do you pronounce functionalization?
Say FUHNGK-chuh-nuh-ly-zay-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˈfʌŋktʃənəlaɪˌzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˈfʌŋktʃənəlaɪˌzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in functionalization?
Functionalization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHNGK). Broken into parts: FUHNGK · chuh · nuh · ly · zay · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say functionalization the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfʌŋktʃənəlaɪˌzeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˈfʌŋktʃənəlaɪˌzeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.