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How to pronounce popularization

popularization
/pɑːpjələrəˈzeɪʃən/
6 syllables, stress on the fifth

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Popularization, sound by sound

/p/as in penWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/ɑː/as in fatherA deep, long “ah”; the tongue lies low and back.
/p/as in penWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/j/as in yesTongue high and forward, as for a very short “ee”.
/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.
/ər/as in birdLips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound.
/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 popularization?

Popularization is pronounced /pɑːpjələrəˈzeɪʃən/ in American English.

How many syllables are in popularization?

Popularization has 6 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in popularization?

The fifth syllable: /pɑːpjələrəˈzeɪʃən/.

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