How to pronounce solarization
Say it like soh-luh-ry-ZAY-shun. Solarization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY).
- soh
- luh
- ry
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Solarization 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.
- 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.
- 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 solarization
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: soh-luh-ry-ZAY-shun.
What does solarization mean?
- Exposure to the rays of the sun
- fumigation of soil by covering it with a plastic sheet and exposing it to the sun
- Whole or partial reversal of tone in a negative or photographic print, such that dark areas appear light or vice versa
Where does solarization come from?
From solarize + -ation.
Words that rhyme with solarization
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Questions about saying solarization
How do you pronounce solarization?
Say soh-luh-ry-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌsoʊləraɪˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌsəʊləraɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in solarization?
Solarization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: soh · luh · ry · ZAY · shun.
Is solarization 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 /ˌsəʊləraɪˈzeɪʃən/ (soh-luh-ry-ZAY-shun).