How to pronounce localization
Say it like loh-kuh-luh-ZAY-shun. Localization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY).
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- loh
- kuh
- luh
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Localization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luhKeep 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 localization
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: loh-kuh-ly-ZAY-shun.
What does localization mean?
- The act of localizing.
- The switch of positions in power from the colonizing population to the local population.
- The act, process, or result of making a product suitable for use in a particular country or region.
Where does localization come from?
From localize + -ation; compare French localization.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with localization
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of localization.
Questions about saying localization
How do you pronounce localization?
Say loh-kuh-luh-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌloʊkələˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌləʊkəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in localization?
Localization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: loh · kuh · luh · ZAY · shun.
Is localization pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌləʊkəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ (loh-kuh-ly-ZAY-shun).