How to pronounce westernization
Say it like wes-ter-nih-ZAY-shun. Westernization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY).
- wes
- ter
- nih
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Westernization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- wesGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- nihKeep 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 westernization
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: wes-tuh-nih-ZAY-shun.
What does westernization mean?
- The process of assimilation, by a society, of the customs and practices of western culture.
Where does westernization come from?
From western + -ization.
Words that rhyme with westernization
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Questions about saying westernization
How do you pronounce westernization?
Say wes-ter-nih-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌwɛstɚnɪˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌwɛstənɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in westernization?
Westernization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: wes · ter · nih · ZAY · shun.
Is westernization pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌwɛstənɪˈzeɪʃən/ (wes-tuh-nih-ZAY-shun).