How to pronounce vulgarization
Say it like vuhl-guh-rih-ZAY-shun. Vulgarization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY).
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- vuhl
- guh
- rih
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vulgarization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vuhlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 vulgarization
American and British speakers say vulgarization in essentially the same way: /ˌvʌlɡərɪˈzeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌvʌlɡərɪˈzeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: vuhl-guh-rih-ZAY-shun.
What does vulgarization mean?
- The process of making something vulgar, especially by using the language of ordinary people.
- The process of making something accessible and attractive to the general public; the popular-science presentation of a topic, its popularization.
Where does vulgarization come from?
From vulgar + -ization.
Words that rhyme with vulgarization
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Questions about saying vulgarization
How do you pronounce vulgarization?
Say vuhl-guh-rih-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌvʌlɡərɪˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌvʌlɡərɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vulgarization?
Vulgarization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: vuhl · guh · rih · ZAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say vulgarization the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌvʌlɡərɪˈzeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌvʌlɡərɪˈzeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.