How to pronounce synchronization
Say it like sing-kruh-nuh-ZAY-shun. Synchronization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY).
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- sing
- kruh
- nuh
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Synchronization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- singGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep 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.
American vs British pronunciation of synchronization
American and British speakers say synchronization in essentially the same way: /ˌsɪŋkrənəˈzeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌsɪŋkrənəˈzeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: sing-kruh-nuh-ZAY-shun.
What does synchronization mean?
- The state or property of being synchronized.“The generator went off line when it lost synchronization with the power line.”
- The arrangement of military actions in time, space, and purpose to produce maximum relative combat power at a decisive place and time.
Where does synchronization come from?
From synchronize + -ation.
Words that rhyme with synchronization
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of synchronization.
Questions about saying synchronization
How do you pronounce synchronization?
Say sing-kruh-nuh-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɪŋkrənəˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌsɪŋkrənəˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in synchronization?
Synchronization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: sing · kruh · nuh · ZAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say synchronization the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsɪŋkrənəˈzeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌsɪŋkrənəˈzeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.