How to pronounce lexicalization
Say it like lek-sih-kuh-ly-ZAY-shun. Lexicalization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY).
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- lek
- sih
- kuh
- ly
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lexicalization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 lexicalization
American and British speakers say lexicalization in essentially the same way: /ˌlɛksɪkəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌlɛksɪkəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: lek-sih-kuh-ly-ZAY-shun.
What does lexicalization mean?
- The act or process of lexicalizing.
- Something lexicalized: a word, collocation, or symbol that has been lexicalized.
Where does lexicalization come from?
From lexicalize + -ation.
Words that rhyme with lexicalization
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Questions about saying lexicalization
How do you pronounce lexicalization?
Say lek-sih-kuh-ly-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌlɛksɪkəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌlɛksɪkəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lexicalization?
Lexicalization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: lek · sih · kuh · ly · ZAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say lexicalization the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌlɛksɪkəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌlɛksɪkəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.