How to pronounce secularization
Say it like SEK-yuh-luh-ry-zay-shun. Secularization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEK).
- SEK
- yuh
- luh
- ry
- zay
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Secularization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- yuhKeep 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.
- ryKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zayGive this part a little weight. 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 secularization
American and British speakers say secularization in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛkjələraɪˌzeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˈsɛkjələraɪˌzeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEK-yuh-luh-ry-zay-shun.
What does secularization mean?
- The transformation of a society from close identification with religious values and institutions toward non-religious (or "irreligious") values and secular institutions.
- The deconsecration of a church.
- The act of becoming secular.
Where does secularization come from?
From secularize + -ation.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- deconfessionalization
- deconsecration
- desacralization
- laicization
Questions about saying secularization
How do you pronounce secularization?
Say SEK-yuh-luh-ry-zay-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛkjələraɪˌzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˈsɛkjələraɪˌzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in secularization?
Secularization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEK). Broken into parts: SEK · yuh · luh · ry · zay · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say secularization the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛkjələraɪˌzeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˈsɛkjələraɪˌzeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.