How to pronounce mechanization
Say it like mek-uh-ny-ZAY-shun. Mechanization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY).
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- mek
- uh
- ny
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mechanization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 mechanization
American and British speakers say mechanization in essentially the same way: /ˌmɛkənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌmɛkənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: mek-uh-ny-ZAY-shun.
What does mechanization mean?
- The use of machinery to replace human or animal labor, especially in agriculture and industry.
Where does mechanization come from?
From mechanize + -ation.
Words that rhyme with mechanization
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Questions about saying mechanization
How do you pronounce mechanization?
Say mek-uh-ny-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛkənaɪˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌmɛkənaɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mechanization?
Mechanization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: mek · uh · ny · ZAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say mechanization the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmɛkənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌmɛkənaɪˈzeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.