How to pronounce unionization
Say it like yoo-nyuh-nuh-ZAY-shun. Unionization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY).
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- yoo
- nyuh
- nuh
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unionization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- yooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nyuhKeep 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 unionization
American and British speakers say unionization in essentially the same way: /ˌjunjənəˈzeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌjuːnjənəˈzeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: yoo-nyuh-nuh-ZAY-shun.
What does unionization mean?
- The act of forming a trade union.
Where does unionization come from?
From union + -ization.
Words that rhyme with unionization
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Questions about saying unionization
How do you pronounce unionization?
Say yoo-nyuh-nuh-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌjunjənəˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌjuːnjənəˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unionization?
Unionization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: yoo · nyuh · nuh · ZAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say unionization the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌjunjənəˈzeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌjuːnjənəˈzeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.