How to pronounce nasalization
Say it like nay-zuh-luh-ZAY-shun. Nasalization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY).
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- nay
- zuh
- luh
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nasalization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zuhKeep 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 nasalization
American and British speakers say nasalization in essentially the same way: /ˌneɪzələˈzeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌneɪzəˌlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: nay-zuh-ly-ZAY-shun.
What does nasalization mean?
- the articulation of a vowel or continuant consonant in such a way that air flows through the nose at the same time as it flows through the mouth
- a particular instance of such change
- eclipsis
Where does nasalization come from?
From nasalize + -ation.
Words that rhyme with nasalization
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nasalization.
Questions about saying nasalization
How do you pronounce nasalization?
Say nay-zuh-luh-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌneɪzələˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌneɪzəˌlaɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nasalization?
Nasalization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: nay · zuh · luh · ZAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say nasalization the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌneɪzələˈzeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌneɪzəˌlaɪˈzeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.