How to pronounce personalization
Say it like pur-suh-nuh-ly-ZAY-shun. Personalization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY).
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- pur
- suh
- nuh
- ly
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Personalization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- purGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- suhKeep 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.
- lyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- 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 personalization
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pur-suh-nuh-ly-ZAY-shun.
What does personalization mean?
- The act of personalizing something, or adapting it for somebody's needs or tastes.
- The configuration of a software product to suit the needs or tastes of one specific user.
- The act of personifying; personification.
Where does personalization come from?
From personalize + -ation.
Words that rhyme with personalization
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Questions about saying personalization
How do you pronounce personalization?
Say pur-suh-nuh-ly-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɝsənəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌpɜːsənəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in personalization?
Personalization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: pur · suh · nuh · ly · ZAY · shun.
Is personalization 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 /ˌpɜːsənəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ (pur-suh-nuh-ly-ZAY-shun).