How to pronounce revitalization
Say it like ree-vy-tuh-luh-ZAY-shun. Revitalization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY).
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- ree
- vy
- tuh
- luh
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Revitalization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- vyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tuhKeep 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 revitalization
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ree-vy-tuh-ly-ZAY-shun.
What does revitalization mean?
- The process of revitalizing.
Where does revitalization come from?
From revitalize + -ation.
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Questions about saying revitalization
How do you pronounce revitalization?
Say ree-vy-tuh-luh-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /riˌvaɪtələˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /riːˌvaɪtəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in revitalization?
Revitalization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: ree · vy · tuh · luh · ZAY · shun.
Is revitalization pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /riːˌvaɪtəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ (ree-vy-tuh-ly-ZAY-shun).