How to pronounce generalization
Say it like jen-ruh-lih-ZAY-shun. Generalization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY).
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- jen
- ruh
- lih
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Generalization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ruhKeep 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 generalization
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 6.
British respelling: jen-uh-ruh-ly-ZAY-shun.
What does generalization mean?
- An act or instance of generalizing; concluding that something true of a subclass is true of the entire class.
- The formulation of general concepts from specific instances by abstracting common properties.
- Inductive reasoning from detailed facts to general principles.
Where does generalization come from?
From general + -ization.
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Questions about saying generalization
How do you pronounce generalization?
Say jen-ruh-lih-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒɛnrəlɪˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌdʒɛnərəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in generalization?
Generalization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: jen · ruh · lih · ZAY · shun.
Is generalization pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 6. The British form is /ˌdʒɛnərəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ (jen-uh-ruh-ly-ZAY-shun).