How to pronounce subsidization
Say it like suhb-sih-dih-ZAY-shun. Subsidization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY).
- suhb
- sih
- dih
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subsidization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhbGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 subsidization
American and British speakers say subsidization in essentially the same way: /ˌsʌbsɪdɪˈzeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌsʌbsɪdɪˈzeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: suhb-sih-dih-ZAY-shun.
What does subsidization mean?
- The act or process of subsidizing.
Where does subsidization come from?
From subsidize + -ation.
Words that rhyme with subsidization
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Questions about saying subsidization
How do you pronounce subsidization?
Say suhb-sih-dih-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌsʌbsɪdɪˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌsʌbsɪdɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subsidization?
Subsidization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: suhb · sih · dih · ZAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say subsidization the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsʌbsɪdɪˈzeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌsʌbsɪdɪˈzeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.