How to pronounce normalization
Say it like nor-muh-luh-ZAY-shun. Normalization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY).
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- nor
- muh
- luh
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Normalization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- norGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- muhKeep 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 normalization
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: naw-muh-luh-ZAY-shun.
What does normalization mean?
- Any process that makes something more normal or regular, which typically means conforming to some regularity or rule, or returning from some state of abnormality.
- Standardization, act of imposing standards or norms or rules or regulations.
- In relational database design, a process that breaks down data into record groups for efficient processing, by eliminating redundancy.
Where does normalization come from?
From normal + -ization or normalize + -ation.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- standardization
- standardisation
Words that rhyme with normalization
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Questions about saying normalization
How do you pronounce normalization?
Say nor-muh-luh-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɔrmələˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌnɔːmələˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in normalization?
Normalization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: nor · muh · luh · ZAY · shun.
Is normalization pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌnɔːmələˈzeɪʃən/ (naw-muh-luh-ZAY-shun).