How to pronounce velarization
Say it like vee-ler-uh-ZAY-shun. Velarization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY).
- vee
- ler
- uh
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Velarization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- veeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- uhKeep 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 velarization
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: vee-luh-ry-ZAY-shun.
What does velarization mean?
- The act or process of velarizing.
Where does velarization come from?
From velar + -ization or velarize + -ation.
Words that rhyme with velarization
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of velarization.
Questions about saying velarization
How do you pronounce velarization?
Say vee-ler-uh-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /vilɚəˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /viləraɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in velarization?
Velarization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: vee · ler · uh · ZAY · shun.
Is velarization 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 /viləraɪˈzeɪʃən/ (vee-luh-ry-ZAY-shun).