How to pronounce adverbize
Say it like AD-vur-byze. Adverbize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD).
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- AD
- vur
- byze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adverbize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- vurKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- byzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of adverbize
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AD-vur-byze.
What does adverbize mean?
- To convert to an adverb.
Where does adverbize come from?
From adverb + -ize.
Questions about saying adverbize
How do you pronounce adverbize?
Say AD-vur-byze. The American pronunciation is /ˈædvɝˌbaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈædvɜːˌbaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adverbize?
Adverbize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD). Broken into parts: AD · vur · byze.
Is adverbize pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈædvɜːˌbaɪz/ (AD-vur-byze).