How to pronounce standardization
Say it like stan-der-dih-ZAY-shun. Standardization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY).
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- stan
- der
- dih
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Standardization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- stanKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- dihKeep 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 standardization
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: stan-duh-dy-ZAY-shun.
What does standardization mean?
- The act, process, or result of complying with a standard.
- The act, process, or result of establishing a standard.
Where does standardization come from?
From standardize + -ation.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- standardisation
Words that rhyme with standardization
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Questions about saying standardization
How do you pronounce standardization?
Say stan-der-dih-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /stændɚdɪˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌstændədaɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in standardization?
Standardization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: stan · der · dih · ZAY · shun.
Is standardization pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌstændədaɪˈzeɪʃən/ (stan-duh-dy-ZAY-shun).