How to pronounce utilization
Say it like yoo-tuh-luh-ZAY-shun. Utilization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY).
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- yoo
- tuh
- luh
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Utilization 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luhKeep 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 utilization
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: yoo-tih-ly-ZAY-shun.
What does utilization mean?
- the act of using“he warned against the use of narcotic drugs”“skilled in the utilization of computers”
- the state of having been made use of“the rate of utilization”
Where does utilization come from?
From French utilization or from utilize + -ation.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- use
- usage
- utilisation
- employment
- exercise
Words that rhyme with utilization
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Questions about saying utilization
How do you pronounce utilization?
Say yoo-tuh-luh-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌjutələˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌjuːtɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in utilization?
Utilization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: yoo · tuh · luh · ZAY · shun.
Is utilization pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌjuːtɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ (yoo-tih-ly-ZAY-shun).