How to pronounce suburbanization
Say it like suh-bur-buh-nih-ZAY-shun. Suburbanization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY).
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- suh
- bur
- buh
- nih
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suburbanization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- burGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nihKeep 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 suburbanization
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: suh-bur-buh-nih-ZAY-shun.
What does suburbanization mean?
- The process of suburbanizing, of population movement from cities to suburbs
Where does suburbanization come from?
From suburbanize + -ation.
Words that rhyme with suburbanization
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Questions about saying suburbanization
How do you pronounce suburbanization?
Say suh-bur-buh-nih-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /səˌbɝbənɪˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /səˌbɜːbənɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suburbanization?
Suburbanization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: suh · bur · buh · nih · ZAY · shun.
Is suburbanization 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 /səˌbɜːbənɪˈzeɪʃən/ (suh-bur-buh-nih-ZAY-shun).