How to pronounce polarization
Say it like poh-luh-ruh-ZAY-shun. Polarization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY).
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- poh
- luh
- ruh
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polarization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep 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 polarization
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: poh-luh-ruh-ZAY-shun.
What does polarization mean?
- The production or the condition of polarity.
- The grouping of opinions into two extremes.
- The production of polarized light; the direction in which the electric field of an electromagnetic wave points.
Where does polarization come from?
Borrowed from French polarization.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- polarisation
Words that rhyme with polarization
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Questions about saying polarization
How do you pronounce polarization?
Say poh-luh-ruh-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌpoʊlərəˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌpəʊlərəˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polarization?
Polarization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: poh · luh · ruh · ZAY · shun.
Is polarization pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌpəʊlərəˈzeɪʃən/ (poh-luh-ruh-ZAY-shun).