How to pronounce realisation
Say it like ree-luh-ZAY-shun. Realisation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZAY).
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- ree
- luh
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Realisation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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 realisation
American and British speakers say realisation in essentially the same way: /ˌriləˈzeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌriːləˈzeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-luh-ZAY-shun.
What does realisation mean?
- Alternative spelling of realization.
Where does realisation come from?
From French réalisation, from Middle French, as if realize + -ation.
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Questions about saying realisation
How do you pronounce realisation?
Say ree-luh-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌriləˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌriːləˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in realisation?
Realisation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZAY). Broken into parts: ree · luh · ZAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say realisation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌriləˈzeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌriːləˈzeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as realisation?
Realisation sounds the same as realization in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.