How to pronounce responsibilization
Say it like rih-spahn-suh-bih-lih-ZAY-shun. Responsibilization has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the sixth one (ZAY).
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- rih
- spahn
- suh
- bih
- lih
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Responsibilization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- spahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 responsibilization
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: rih-spon-suh-bih-lih-ZAY-shun.
What does responsibilization mean?
- Transfer of responsibility from higher authorities to communities or individuals who are then called on to take an active role in resolving their own problems.
Where does responsibilization come from?
From responsibilize + -ation.
Words that rhyme with responsibilization
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Questions about saying responsibilization
How do you pronounce responsibilization?
Say rih-spahn-suh-bih-lih-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /rɪˌspɑnsəbɪlɪˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /rɪˌspɒnsəbɪlɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in responsibilization?
Responsibilization has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the sixth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: rih · spahn · suh · bih · lih · ZAY · shun.
Is responsibilization 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 /rɪˌspɒnsəbɪlɪˈzeɪʃən/ (rih-spon-suh-bih-lih-ZAY-shun).