How to pronounce securitization
Say it like sih-kyuur-uh-tuh-ZAY-shun. Securitization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY).
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- sih
- kyuur
- uh
- tuh
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Securitization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kyuurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tuhKeep 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 securitization
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 5, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: sih-KYOOR-rih-ty-zay-shun.
What does securitization mean?
- The fact or process of securitizing assets; the conversion of loans into securities, usually in order to sell them on to other investors.
- The act of convincing a relevant audience to treat a topic as a matter of security (regardless of whether it constitutes an actual threat), thus justifying the use of extraordinary measures.
Where does securitization come from?
From securitize + -ation.
Words that rhyme with securitization
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Questions about saying securitization
How do you pronounce securitization?
Say sih-kyuur-uh-tuh-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /sɪˌkjʊrətəˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /sɪˈkjʊərɪtaɪzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in securitization?
Securitization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: sih · kyuur · uh · tuh · ZAY · shun.
Is securitization pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 5, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /sɪˈkjʊərɪtaɪzeɪʃən/ (sih-KYOOR-rih-ty-zay-shun).