How to pronounce vocalization
Say it like voh-kuh-ly-ZAY-shun. Vocalization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY).
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- voh
- kuh
- ly
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vocalization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- 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 vocalization
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: voh-kuh-ly-ZAY-shun.
What does vocalization mean?
- The act of vocalizing or something vocalized; a vocal utterance
- Any specific mode of utterance; pronunciation
- The use of speech to express an idea
Where does vocalization come from?
From vocalize + -ation.
Words that rhyme with vocalization
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vocalization.
Questions about saying vocalization
How do you pronounce vocalization?
Say voh-kuh-ly-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /voʊkəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /vəʊkəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vocalization?
Vocalization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: voh · kuh · ly · ZAY · shun.
Is vocalization pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /vəʊkəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ (voh-kuh-ly-ZAY-shun).