How to pronounce prenasalization
Say it like pree-nay-zuh-luh-ZAY-shun. Prenasalization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY).
- pree
- nay
- zuh
- luh
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prenasalization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- preeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luhKeep 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 prenasalization
American and British speakers say prenasalization in essentially the same way: /priˌneɪzələˈzeɪʃən/ in the US and /priˌneɪzələˈzeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: pree-nay-zuh-luh-ZAY-shun.
What does prenasalization mean?
- The act of prenasalizing.
Where does prenasalization come from?
From pre- + nasalization.
Words that rhyme with prenasalization
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of prenasalization.
Questions about saying prenasalization
How do you pronounce prenasalization?
Say pree-nay-zuh-luh-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /priˌneɪzələˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /priˌneɪzələˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prenasalization?
Prenasalization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: pree · nay · zuh · luh · ZAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say prenasalization the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /priˌneɪzələˈzeɪʃən/ and the British form is /priˌneɪzələˈzeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.