How to pronounce volcanisation
Say it like vahl-kuh-ny-ZAY-shun. Volcanisation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY).
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- vahl
- kuh
- ny
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Volcanisation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vahlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nyKeep 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 volcanisation
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: vol-kuh-ny-ZAY-shun.
What does volcanisation mean?
- Alternative form of volcanization.
Words that rhyme with volcanisation
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Questions about saying volcanisation
How do you pronounce volcanisation?
Say vahl-kuh-ny-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌvɑlkənaɪˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌvɒlkənaɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in volcanisation?
Volcanisation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: vahl · kuh · ny · ZAY · shun.
Is volcanisation pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌvɒlkənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ (vol-kuh-ny-ZAY-shun).