How to Pronounce Specialization

To pronounce "specialization", say SPEC-ial-iz-at-ion — 5 syllables, IPA /ˌspɛʃəlɪˈzeɪʃn̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

14

Letters

/ˌspɛʃəlɪˈzeɪʃn̩/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “specialization”

"specialization" has 5 syllables: spec-ial-iz-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does specialization mean?

noun

  1. The act or process of specializing.
  2. The area in which someone specializes.

Synonyms

particularization

Antonyms

abstractiongeneralization

Words that rhyme with specialization

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

specialismspecialtyspecialitydifferentiationspecialisationspecializedspecialistskill

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "specialization"?▾

"Specialization" has 5 syllables: spec · ial · iz · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "specialization"?▾

The IPA transcription of "specialization" is /ˌspɛʃəlɪˈzeɪʃn̩/.

What does "specialization" mean?▾

Specialization: The act or process of specializing.

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