How to pronounce organisation
Say it like or-guh-nih-ZAY-shun. Organisation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY).
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- or
- guh
- nih
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Organisation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- orGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 organisation
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: aw-guh-ny-ZAY-shun.
What does organisation mean?
- the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something“he claims that the present administration is corrupt”“the governance of an association is responsible to its members”
- a group of people who work together
- an organized structure for arranging or classifying“he changed the arrangement of the topics”“the facts were familiar but it was in the organization of them that he was original”
Where does organisation come from?
From Middle French organization, equivalent to organize + -ation.
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Words that rhyme with organisation
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Questions about saying organisation
How do you pronounce organisation?
Say or-guh-nih-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔrɡənɪˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in organisation?
Organisation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: or · guh · nih · ZAY · shun.
Is organisation 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 /ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ (aw-guh-ny-ZAY-shun).