How to pronounce organization
Say it like or-guh-nuh-ZAY-shun. Organization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY).
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- or
- guh
- nuh
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Organization 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.
- nuhKeep 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 organization
- 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 organization mean?
- 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”
- 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”
Where does organization come from?
Borrowed from Middle French organization, from Medieval Latin organizātiō; by surface analysis, organize + -ation.
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Words that rhyme with organization
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Questions about saying organization
How do you pronounce organization?
Say or-guh-nuh-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in organization?
Organization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: or · guh · nuh · ZAY · shun.
Is organization 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).