how to pronounce decentralization

/ˌdiː.sɛn.tɹə.laɪˈzɛɪ.ʃən/

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decentralization is pronounced in six syllables

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An example use of decentralization in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… some decentralization in that there are …”

meanings of decentralization

noun:

The action of decentralizing, or the state of being decentralized.

decentralization frequency in english - C2 level of CEFR

the word decentralization occurs in english on average 2.5 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.