How to pronounce pluralization
Say it like pluur-uh-ly-ZAY-shun. Pluralization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY).
- pluur
- uh
- ly
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pluralization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pluurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uhKeep 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 pluralization
American and British speakers say pluralization in essentially the same way: /ˌplʊrəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌplʊrəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: pluur-uh-ly-ZAY-shun.
What does pluralization mean?
- The act of making plural.“In English pluralization usually involves adding an 'S', but not always.”
Where does pluralization come from?
From plural + -ization.
Words that rhyme with pluralization
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pluralization.
Questions about saying pluralization
How do you pronounce pluralization?
Say pluur-uh-ly-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌplʊrəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌplʊrəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pluralization?
Pluralization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: pluur · uh · ly · ZAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say pluralization the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌplʊrəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌplʊrəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.