How to pronounce harmonization
Say it like har-muh-nih-ZAY-shun. Harmonization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY).
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- har
- muh
- nih
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Harmonization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- harGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nihKeep 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 harmonization
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: hah-muh-nih-ZAY-shun.
What does harmonization mean?
- An act of harmonizing.
Where does harmonization come from?
From harmonize + -ation.
Words that rhyme with harmonization
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Questions about saying harmonization
How do you pronounce harmonization?
Say har-muh-nih-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌhɑrmənɪˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌhɑːmənɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in harmonization?
Harmonization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: har · muh · nih · ZAY · shun.
Is harmonization 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 /ˌhɑːmənɪˈzeɪʃən/ (hah-muh-nih-ZAY-shun).