How to pronounce summarization
Say it like suhm-uh-ry-ZAY-shun. Summarization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY).
- suhm
- uh
- ry
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Summarization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ryKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- 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 summarization
American and British speakers say summarization in essentially the same way: /ˌsʌməraɪˈzeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌsʌməraɪˈzeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: suhm-uh-ry-ZAY-shun.
What does summarization mean?
- The act of summarizing.“Jim is very adept at summarization.”
- The process of summarizing.“After summarization, these documents seem much simpler.”
- A summary; the result of summarizing.“Jim's summarization of the incident was very useful.”
Where does summarization come from?
From summarize + -ation.
Words that rhyme with summarization
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of summarization.
Questions about saying summarization
How do you pronounce summarization?
Say suhm-uh-ry-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌsʌməraɪˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌsʌməraɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in summarization?
Summarization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: suhm · uh · ry · ZAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say summarization the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsʌməraɪˈzeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌsʌməraɪˈzeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.