How to pronounce specialization
Say it like spesh-uh-luh-ZAY-shun. Specialization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY).
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- spesh
- uh
- luh
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Specialization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- speshGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep 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.
- 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 specialization
American and British speakers say specialization in essentially the same way: /ˌspɛʃələˈzeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌspɛʃələˈzeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: spesh-uh-luh-ZAY-shun.
What does specialization mean?
- The act or process of specializing.
- The area in which someone specializes.
- The adaptation of an organism to a specific environment, or adaptation of an organ to a particular function.
Where does specialization come from?
From specialize + -ation.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- specialisation
Words that rhyme with specialization
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Questions about saying specialization
How do you pronounce specialization?
Say spesh-uh-luh-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌspɛʃələˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌspɛʃələˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in specialization?
Specialization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: spesh · uh · luh · ZAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say specialization the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌspɛʃələˈzeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌspɛʃələˈzeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.