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How to pronounce neutralization

neutralization
/nuːtrələˈzeɪʃən/
5 syllables, stress on the fourth

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Neutralization, sound by sound

/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/uː/as in foodA long “oo” with rounded lips.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/z/as in zooA voiced “z”. Do not turn it into “s” at the end of a word.
/eɪ/as in dayGlide from “e” to a short “i”. One syllable.
/ʃ/as in sheLips slightly rounded, tongue a little further back than for “s”.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce neutralization?

Neutralization is pronounced /nuːtrələˈzeɪʃən/ in American English.

How many syllables are in neutralization?

Neutralization has 5 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in neutralization?

The fourth syllable: /nuːtrələˈzeɪʃən/.

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