How to pronounce socialization
Say it like soh-shuh-lih-ZAY-shun. Socialization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY).
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- soh
- shuh
- lih
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Socialization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 socialization
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: soh-shuh-lih-ZAY-shun.
What does socialization mean?
- The process of learning how to live in a way acceptable to one's own society, said especially about children.“Socialization skills are important things to learn in kindergarten.”
- The act of interacting with others, of being social.“Forced socialization rarely creates strong friendships, but there are exceptions.”
- Taking under government control as implementing socialism.“socialization of the means of production”
Where does socialization come from?
From socialize + -ation or social + -ization.
Words that rhyme with socialization
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Questions about saying socialization
How do you pronounce socialization?
Say soh-shuh-lih-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌsoʊʃəlɪˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌsəʊʃəlɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in socialization?
Socialization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: soh · shuh · lih · ZAY · shun.
Is socialization pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌsəʊʃəlɪˈzeɪʃən/ (soh-shuh-lih-ZAY-shun).