How to pronounce liberalization
Say it like lib-ur-ruh-lih-ZAY-shun. Liberalization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY).
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- lib
- ur
- ruh
- lih
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Liberalization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- libGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- urGive this part a little weight.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lihKeep 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 liberalization
American and British speakers say liberalization in essentially the same way: /ˌlɪˌbɜrəlɪˈzeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌlɪˌbɜrəlɪˈzeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: lib-ur-ruh-lih-ZAY-shun.
What does liberalization mean?
- The process or act of making more liberal.
- The lessening of government regulations and restrictions in an economy in exchange for greater participation by private entities.
Where does liberalization come from?
From liberalize + -ation or liberal + -ization.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- liberalisation
- relaxation
Words that rhyme with liberalization
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Questions about saying liberalization
How do you pronounce liberalization?
Say lib-ur-ruh-lih-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌlɪˌbɜrəlɪˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌlɪˌbɜrəlɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in liberalization?
Liberalization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: lib · ur · ruh · lih · ZAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say liberalization the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌlɪˌbɜrəlɪˈzeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌlɪˌbɜrəlɪˈzeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.