How to pronounce mineralization
Say it like min-uh-ruh-luh-ZAY-shun. Mineralization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY).
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- min
- uh
- ruh
- luh
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mineralization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- minGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep 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 mineralization
American and British speakers say mineralization in essentially the same way: /ˌmɪnərələˈzeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌmɪnərələˈzeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: min-uh-ruh-luh-ZAY-shun.
What does mineralization mean?
- A form of fossilization in which the organic parts of an organism are replaced by minerals.
- The breakdown of organic matter in the soil to form soluble inorganic compounds.
- The deposition of calcium salts as a normal process in bone metabolism.
Where does mineralization come from?
From mineral + -ization.
Words that rhyme with mineralization
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Questions about saying mineralization
How do you pronounce mineralization?
Say min-uh-ruh-luh-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɪnərələˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌmɪnərələˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mineralization?
Mineralization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: min · uh · ruh · luh · ZAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say mineralization the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmɪnərələˈzeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌmɪnərələˈzeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.