How to pronounce attitudinize
Say it like at-uh-TOO-dih-nyze. Attitudinize has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOO).
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- at
- uh
- TOO
- dih
- nyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Attitudinize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- atGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of attitudinize
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: at-ih-TYOO-dih-nyze.
What does attitudinize mean?
- To cause (someone or something) to assume an attitude or pose; to pose, to posture.
- To give the appearance of, or make a show of, (something) by assuming an affected or exaggerated attitude.
- To assume an attitude or pose, especially one which is affected, exaggerated, or unnatural; to posture, to posturize; also, to excessively practise adopting attitudes or poses.
Where does attitudinize come from?
From Italian attitudine + -ize, from Latin aptitūdin- + -ize, from oblique stem of Latin aptitūdō, from aptus + -tūdō.
Questions about saying attitudinize
How do you pronounce attitudinize?
Say at-uh-TOO-dih-nyze. The American pronunciation is /ˌætəˈtudɪˌnaɪz/. In British English it is /ˌætɪˈtjuːdɪnaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in attitudinize?
Attitudinize has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOO). Broken into parts: at · uh · TOO · dih · nyze.
Is attitudinize pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˌætɪˈtjuːdɪnaɪz/ (at-ih-TYOO-dih-nyze).