How to pronounce annualize
Say it like AN-yoo-wuh-lyze. Annualize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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- AN
- yoo
- wuh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Annualize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- wuhKeep 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 annualize
American and British speakers say annualize in essentially the same way: /ˈænjuwəˌlaɪz/ in the US and /ˈænjuːwəˌlaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: AN-yoo-wuh-lyze.
What does annualize mean?
- American and Oxford British spelling of annualise.
Where does annualize come from?
From annual + -ize.
Questions about saying annualize
How do you pronounce annualize?
Say AN-yoo-wuh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈænjuwəˌlaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈænjuːwəˌlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in annualize?
Annualize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · yoo · wuh · lyze.
Do Americans and Brits say annualize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈænjuwəˌlaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈænjuːwəˌlaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.