How to pronounce absolutize
Say it like AB-suh-loo-tyze. Absolutize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB).
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- AB
- suh
- loo
- tyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Absolutize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- looGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tyzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of absolutize
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AB-suh-loo-tyze.
What does absolutize mean?
- To make absolute.
Where does absolutize come from?
From absolute + -ize.
Questions about saying absolutize
How do you pronounce absolutize?
Say AB-suh-loo-tyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈæbsəˌlutaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈæbsəˌluːtaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in absolutize?
Absolutize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB). Broken into parts: AB · suh · loo · tyze.
Is absolutize pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈæbsəˌluːtaɪz/ (AB-suh-loo-tyze).