How to pronounce realization
Say it like ree-luh-ZAY-shun. Realization 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
Realization 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 realization
American and British speakers say realization in essentially the same way: /ˌriləˈzeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌrɪəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: reer-ly-ZAY-shun.
What does realization mean?
- coming to understand something clearly and distinctly“a growing realization of the risk involved”“a sudden recognition of the problem he faced”
- making real or giving the appearance of reality
- a musical composition that has been completed or enriched by someone other than the composer
Where does realization come from?
From French réalisation, from Middle French; equivalent to realize + -ation.
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Questions about saying realization
How do you pronounce realization?
Say ree-luh-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌriləˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌrɪəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in realization?
Realization 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 realization the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌriləˈzeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌrɪəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as realization?
Realization sounds the same as realisation in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.