How to pronounce accessorize
Say it like ak-SES-uh-ryze. Accessorize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SES).
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- ak
- SES
- uh
- ryze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accessorize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- akKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- SESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ryzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of accessorize
American and British speakers say accessorize in essentially the same way: /ækˈsɛsəˌraɪz/ in the US and /ækˈsɛsəˌraɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ak-SES-uh-ryze.
What does accessorize mean?
- To furnish with accessories.
- To wear or to choose accessories.
Where does accessorize come from?
From accessory + -ize.
Questions about saying accessorize
How do you pronounce accessorize?
Say ak-SES-uh-ryze. The American pronunciation is /ækˈsɛsəˌraɪz/. In British English it is /ækˈsɛsəˌraɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accessorize?
Accessorize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SES). Broken into parts: ak · SES · uh · ryze.
Do Americans and Brits say accessorize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ækˈsɛsəˌraɪz/ and the British form is /ækˈsɛsəˌraɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.