How to pronounce militarization
Say it like mil-ih-tuh-ry-ZAY-shun. Militarization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY).
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- mil
- ih
- tuh
- ry
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Militarization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- milGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ryKeep 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 militarization
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: mil-ih-tuh-ry-ZAY-shun.
What does militarization mean?
- The process whereby some area, procedure, aspect of culture, etc., becomes controlled by the military or administered in a military fashion.
Where does militarization come from?
From militarize + -ation.
Words that rhyme with militarization
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Questions about saying militarization
How do you pronounce militarization?
Say mil-ih-tuh-ry-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɪlɪtəraɪˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌmɪlɪtəraɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in militarization?
Militarization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: mil · ih · tuh · ry · ZAY · shun.
Is militarization pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌmɪlɪtəraɪˈzeɪʃən/ (mil-ih-tuh-ry-ZAY-shun).