How to pronounce volcanization
Say it like vahl-kuh-ny-ZAY-shun. Volcanization 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
Volcanization 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 volcanization
- 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 volcanization mean?
- The process of undergoing volcanic activity and being affected by it.
- volcanic activity.
Where does volcanization come from?
From volcano + -ization.
Words that rhyme with volcanization
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Questions about saying volcanization
How do you pronounce volcanization?
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 volcanization?
Volcanization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: vahl · kuh · ny · ZAY · shun.
Is volcanization 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).