How to pronounce keratinization
Say it like kuh-rat-ih-ny-ZAY-shun. Keratinization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY).
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- kuh
- rat
- ih
- ny
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Keratinization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ratGive 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.
- nyKeep 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 keratinization
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kuh-rat-ih-ny-ZAY-shun.
What does keratinization mean?
- The process by which cells from beneath the skin are converted to hair and nails (made of keratin).
Where does keratinization come from?
From keratin + -ization.
Words that rhyme with keratinization
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Questions about saying keratinization
How do you pronounce keratinization?
Say kuh-rat-ih-ny-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /kəˌrætɪnaɪˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /kəˌrætɪnaɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in keratinization?
Keratinization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: kuh · rat · ih · ny · ZAY · shun.
Is keratinization pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /kəˌrætɪnaɪˈzeɪʃən/ (kuh-rat-ih-ny-ZAY-shun).