How to pronounce urbanization
Say it like ur-buh-nuh-ZAY-shun. Urbanization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY).
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- ur
- buh
- nuh
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Urbanization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- urGive 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.
- 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 urbanization
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ur-buh-nuh-ZAY-shun.
What does urbanization mean?
- The process of the formation and growth of cities.
- The change in a country or region when its population migrates from rural to urban areas.
- The proportion of a region's population that live in towns and cities; the rate at which this proportion is growing.
Where does urbanization come from?
From urbanize + -ation.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- urbanisation
Words that rhyme with urbanization
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Questions about saying urbanization
How do you pronounce urbanization?
Say ur-buh-nuh-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɝbənəˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɜːbənəˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in urbanization?
Urbanization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: ur · buh · nuh · ZAY · shun.
Is urbanization 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 /ˌɜːbənəˈzeɪʃən/ (ur-buh-nuh-ZAY-shun).