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How to pronounce realization

realization
/ˈriːləˈzeɪʃən/
4 syllables, stress on the first

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Realization, sound by sound

/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/iː/as in sheepA long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.
/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 realization?

Realization is pronounced /ˈriːləˈzeɪʃən/ in American English.

How many syllables are in realization?

Realization has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in realization?

The first syllable: /ˈriːləˈzeɪʃən/.

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