How to pronounce polymerization
Say it like pah-lih-muh-ruh-ZAY-shun. Polymerization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY).
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- pah
- lih
- muh
- ruh
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polymerization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- muhKeep 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 polymerization
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: pol-ih-muh-ry-ZAY-shun.
What does polymerization mean?
- The chemical process, normally with the aid of a catalyst, to form a polymer by bonding together multiple identical units (monomers).
Where does polymerization come from?
From polymerize + -ation.
Words that rhyme with polymerization
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Questions about saying polymerization
How do you pronounce polymerization?
Say pah-lih-muh-ruh-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑlɪmərəˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌpɒlɪməraɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polymerization?
Polymerization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: pah · lih · muh · ruh · ZAY · shun.
Is polymerization pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌpɒlɪməraɪˈzeɪʃən/ (pol-ih-muh-ry-ZAY-shun).