characterization
KE-rak-ter-i-ZAY-shan
kairakterizayshan
/ˌkɛɹəktɝɪˈzeɪʃən/ · 6 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “characterization” is spelled “kairakterizayshan”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | k | e | r | a | k | t | er | i | z | ay | sh | a | n |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /k/ | /ɛ/ | /ɹ/ | /ə/ | /k/ | /t/ | /ɝ/ | /ɪ/ | /z/ | /eɪ/ | /ʃ/ | /ə/ | /n/ |
English writes “characterization” with
16 letters for 13 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“kairakterizayshan” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “characterization”
onewonlistendonesomeonewomansonhavenrunopen
“characterization” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “characterization”?
“characterization” is pronounced KE-rak-ter-i-ZAY-shan — IPA /ˌkɛɹəktɝɪˈzeɪʃən/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “kairakterizayshan”.
How many syllables are in “characterization”?
“characterization” has 6 syllables: KE-rak-ter-i-ZAY-shan (the capitalized syllable is stressed).