How to pronounce glocalization
Say it like gloh-kuh-ly-ZAY-shun. Glocalization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY).
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- gloh
- kuh
- ly
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glocalization 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.
- kuhKeep 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.
- 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 glocalization
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: gloh-kuh-ly-ZAY-shun.
What does glocalization mean?
- The global distribution of a product or service that is tailored to local markets
Where does glocalization come from?
Blend of global + localization.
Words that rhyme with glocalization
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Questions about saying glocalization
How do you pronounce glocalization?
Say gloh-kuh-ly-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɡloʊkəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɡləʊkəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glocalization?
Glocalization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: gloh · kuh · ly · ZAY · shun.
Is glocalization 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 /ˌɡləʊkəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ (gloh-kuh-ly-ZAY-shun).