How to pronounce naturalization
Say it like nach-uh-ruh-luh-ZAY-shun. Naturalization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY).
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- nach
- uh
- ruh
- luh
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Naturalization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nachGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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 naturalization
American and British speakers say naturalization in essentially the same way: /ˌnætʃərələˈzeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌnætʃərələˈzeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: nach-uh-ruh-luh-ZAY-shun.
What does naturalization mean?
- The action of naturalizing somebody; act of granting citizenship.
- The admission or adoption of foreign words or customs into general use.
- The introduction and establishment of an animal or plant into a place where it is not indigenous.
Where does naturalization come from?
From Middle French naturalization.
Words that rhyme with naturalization
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Questions about saying naturalization
How do you pronounce naturalization?
Say nach-uh-ruh-luh-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌnætʃərələˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌnætʃərələˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in naturalization?
Naturalization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: nach · uh · ruh · luh · ZAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say naturalization the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌnætʃərələˈzeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌnætʃərələˈzeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.