How to pronounce overspecialization

Say it like oh-ver-spesh-uh-lih-ZAY-shun. Overspecialization has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the sixth one (ZAY).

Overspecialization pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

1. ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
2. verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
3. speshGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
4. uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
5. lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
6. ZAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
7. shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

American vs British pronunciation of overspecialization

• Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
• The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".

British respelling: oh-vuh-spesh-uh-lih-ZAY-shun.

What does overspecialization mean?

Where does overspecialization come from?

From over- + specialization or overspecialize + -ation.

Words that rhyme with overspecialization

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of overspecialization.

• information
• education
• situation
• association
• population
• station
• administration
• operation
• organization
• nation

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