How to pronounce macadamization
Say it like muh-kad-uh-mih-ZAY-shun. Macadamization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY).
- muh
- kad
- uh
- mih
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Macadamization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kadGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mihKeep 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 macadamization
American and British speakers say macadamization in essentially the same way: /məˌkædəmɪˈzeɪʃən/ in the US and /məˌkædəmɪˈzeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-kad-uh-mih-ZAY-shun.
What does macadamization mean?
- The process of paving roads with macadam.
Where does macadamization come from?
From macadamize + -ation.
Words that rhyme with macadamization
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Questions about saying macadamization
How do you pronounce macadamization?
Say muh-kad-uh-mih-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /məˌkædəmɪˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /məˌkædəmɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in macadamization?
Macadamization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: muh · kad · uh · mih · ZAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say macadamization the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˌkædəmɪˈzeɪʃən/ and the British form is /məˌkædəmɪˈzeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.