How to pronounce sterilization
Say it like ster-uh-luh-ZAY-shun. Sterilization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY).
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US American/ˌstɛrələˈzeɪʃən/ster-uh-luh-ZAY-shun
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- ster
- uh
- luh
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sterilization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sterGive 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.
What does sterilization mean?
noun
- The process of treating something to kill or inactivate microorganisms.“Heat sterilization is used during canning so the food can be safely stored for long periods.”
- A procedure to permanently prevent an organism from reproducing.“Spaying a cat is a form of sterilization to limit the population growth.”
- An instance of a sterilization procedure.“The vet performed several sterilizations this week.”
Where does sterilization come from?
From sterile + -ization or sterilize + -ation.
Words that rhyme with sterilization
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Questions about saying sterilization
How do you pronounce sterilization?
Say ster-uh-luh-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌstɛrələˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sterilization?
Sterilization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: ster · uh · luh · ZAY · shun.