How to pronounce nationalization
Say it like nash-nuh-luh-ZAY-shun. Nationalization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY).
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- nash
- nuh
- luh
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nationalization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nashGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- nuhKeep 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 nationalization
American and British speakers say nationalization in essentially the same way: /ˌnæʃnələˈzeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌnæʃnələˈzeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: nash-nuh-luh-ZAY-shun.
What does nationalization mean?
- American and Oxford British English standard spelling of nationalisation.
Where does nationalization come from?
From national + -ization.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- nationalisation
Words that rhyme with nationalization
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Questions about saying nationalization
How do you pronounce nationalization?
Say nash-nuh-luh-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌnæʃnələˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌnæʃnələˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nationalization?
Nationalization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: nash · nuh · luh · ZAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say nationalization the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌnæʃnələˈzeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌnæʃnələˈzeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.