How to pronounce weaponization
Say it like wep-uh-nuh-ZAY-shin. Weaponization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY).
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- wep
- uh
- nuh
- ZAY
- shin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Weaponization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- wepGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep 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.
- shinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of weaponization
American and British speakers say weaponization in essentially the same way: /ˌwɛpənəˈzeɪʃɪn/ in the US and /ˌwɛpənəˈzeɪʃɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: wep-uh-nuh-ZAY-shin.
What does weaponization mean?
- American and Oxford British English standard spelling of weaponisation.
Where does weaponization come from?
From weapon + -ization.
Questions about saying weaponization
How do you pronounce weaponization?
Say wep-uh-nuh-ZAY-shin. The American pronunciation is /ˌwɛpənəˈzeɪʃɪn/. In British English it is /ˌwɛpənəˈzeɪʃɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in weaponization?
Weaponization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: wep · uh · nuh · ZAY · shin.
Do Americans and Brits say weaponization the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌwɛpənəˈzeɪʃɪn/ and the British form is /ˌwɛpənəˈzeɪʃɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.