How to pronounce nationalizing
Say it like NASH-uh-nuh-ly-zing. Nationalizing has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NASH).
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- NASH
- uh
- nuh
- ly
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nationalizing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NASHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nationalizing
American and British speakers say nationalizing in essentially the same way: /ˈnæʃənəˌlaɪzɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈnæʃənəˌlaɪzɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: NASH-uh-nuh-ly-zing.
What does nationalizing mean?
- present participle and gerund of nationalize How to pronounce nationalize
Questions about saying nationalizing
How do you pronounce nationalizing?
Say NASH-uh-nuh-ly-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈnæʃənəˌlaɪzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈnæʃənəˌlaɪzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nationalizing?
Nationalizing has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NASH). Broken into parts: NASH · uh · nuh · ly · zing.
Do Americans and Brits say nationalizing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnæʃənəˌlaɪzɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈnæʃənəˌlaɪzɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.