How to pronounce globalization
Say it like gloh-buh-lih-ZAY-shun. Globalization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY).
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- gloh
- buh
- lih
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Globalization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- glohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- buhKeep 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 globalization
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: gloh-buh-ly-ZAY-shun.
What does globalization mean?
- American and Oxford British English standard spelling of globalisation.
Where does globalization come from?
From globalize + -ation.
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Questions about saying globalization
How do you pronounce globalization?
Say gloh-buh-lih-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɡloʊbəlɪˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɡləʊbəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in globalization?
Globalization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: gloh · buh · lih · ZAY · shun.
Is globalization pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌɡləʊbəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ (gloh-buh-ly-ZAY-shun).
What words sound the same as globalization?
Globalization sounds the same as globalisation in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.