mechanization
/ˌmekənaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Syllables mech·a·ni·za·tion
Stress me-cha-ni-ZA-tion
Phonics Breakdown
mech
/mek/
short e
a
/ə/
schwa
ni
/naɪ/
long i (i_e)
za
/zeɪ/
long a_e
tion
/ʃən/
tion ending
Meaning
the process of using machines to do work
Sound Reference
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mech=/mek/(mechanic) + a=/ə/(about) + ni=/naɪ/(night) + za=/zeɪ/(zany) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)
Example
Mechanization has greatly increased agricultural productivity.