How to pronounce anglicize
Say it like ANG-lih-syze. Anglicize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ANG).
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- ANG
- lih
- syze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anglicize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- syzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of anglicize
American and British speakers say anglicize in essentially the same way: /ˈæŋlɪˌsaɪz/ in the US and /ˈæŋlɪˌsaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ANG-lih-syze.
What does anglicize mean?
- American and Oxford British English standard spelling of anglicise.
Questions about saying anglicize
How do you pronounce anglicize?
Say ANG-lih-syze. The American pronunciation is /ˈæŋlɪˌsaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈæŋlɪˌsaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anglicize?
Anglicize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ANG). Broken into parts: ANG · lih · syze.
Do Americans and Brits say anglicize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæŋlɪˌsaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈæŋlɪˌsaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.