How to pronounce actualize
Say it like AK-choo-uh-lyze. Actualize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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- AK
- choo
- uh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Actualize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- chooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of actualize
American and British speakers say actualize in essentially the same way: /ˈækˌtʃuəˌlaɪz/ in the US and /ˈækˌtʃuːəˌlaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: AK-choo-uh-lyze.
What does actualize mean?
- To make real; to realize.
- To become actual or real.
- To realize one's full potential.
Where does actualize come from?
From actual + -ize.
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Questions about saying actualize
How do you pronounce actualize?
Say AK-choo-uh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈækˌtʃuəˌlaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈækˌtʃuːəˌlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in actualize?
Actualize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · choo · uh · lyze.
Do Americans and Brits say actualize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈækˌtʃuəˌlaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈækˌtʃuːəˌlaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.