To pronounce "suburbanization", say SUB-urb-an-iz-at-ion — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
suburbanization
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SUB-urb-an-iz-at-ion
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"suburbanization" has 6 syllables: sub-urb-an-iz-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.
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"Suburbanization" has 6 syllables: sub · urb · an · iz · at · ion.
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