How to pronounce Russification
Say it like ruhs-uh-fuh-KAY-shun. Russification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY).
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- ruhs
- uh
- fuh
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Russification pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ruhsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAYSay 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 Russification
American and British speakers say Russification in essentially the same way: /ˌrʌsəfəˈkeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌrʌsəfəˈkeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ruhs-uh-fuh-KAY-shun.
What does Russification mean?
- The process of making anything Russian.
- A policy that enforces traditional Russian values either domestically or internationally.
- Localization of a software or hardware interface (e.g. text on buttons of a washing machine) into the Russian language, whether using Cyrillic or transliteration. See Computer Russification.
Words that rhyme with Russification
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Russification.
Questions about saying Russification
How do you pronounce Russification?
Say ruhs-uh-fuh-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌrʌsəfəˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌrʌsəfəˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Russification?
Russification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY). Broken into parts: ruhs · uh · fuh · KAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say Russification the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrʌsəfəˈkeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌrʌsəfəˈkeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.