How to pronounce italicization
Say it like ih-tal-ih-sy-ZAY-shun. Italicization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY).
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- ih
- tal
- ih
- sy
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Italicization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- talGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- syKeep 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 italicization
American and British speakers say italicization in essentially the same way: /ɪˌtælɪsaɪˈzeɪʃən/ in the US and /ɪˌtælɪsaɪˈzeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-tal-ih-sy-ZAY-shun.
What does italicization mean?
- The process of italicizing; something italicized.
Where does italicization come from?
From italic + -ization or italicize + -ation.
Words that rhyme with italicization
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of italicization.
Questions about saying italicization
How do you pronounce italicization?
Say ih-tal-ih-sy-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ɪˌtælɪsaɪˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ɪˌtælɪsaɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in italicization?
Italicization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: ih · tal · ih · sy · ZAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say italicization the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˌtælɪsaɪˈzeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ɪˌtælɪsaɪˈzeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.