How to pronounce immunization
Say it like im-yoo-nuh-ZAY-shun. Immunization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY).
- im
- yoo
- nuh
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Immunization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- imGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 immunization
American and British speakers say immunization in essentially the same way: /ˌɪmjunəˈzeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌɪmjuːnəˈzeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-yoo-nuh-ZAY-shun.
What does immunization mean?
- The process by which a person is safely exposed in a controlled manner to a material that is designed to prime their immune system against that material.“Immunization against influenza is important for all child-care workers.”
- One such exposure.“The first immunization a baby gets is against HBV.”
- The process by which any organism's body develops immunity against a pathogen.
Where does immunization come from?
From French immunisation.
Words that rhyme with immunization
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of immunization.
Questions about saying immunization
How do you pronounce immunization?
Say im-yoo-nuh-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmjunəˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɪmjuːnəˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in immunization?
Immunization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: im · yoo · nuh · ZAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say immunization the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪmjunəˈzeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌɪmjuːnəˈzeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.