How to pronounce bagatellize
Say it like BAG-uh-teh-lyze. Bagatellize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAG).
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- BAG
- uh
- teh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bagatellize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- lyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of bagatellize
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BAG-uh-teh-lyze.
What does bagatellize mean?
- To regard as a bagatelle; to play down, trivialize or belittle.
Where does bagatellize come from?
From bagatelle (“trifle; insubstantial thing”) + -ize.
Questions about saying bagatellize
How do you pronounce bagatellize?
Say BAG-uh-teh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæɡətɛˌlaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈbæɡətɛˌlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bagatellize?
Bagatellize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAG). Broken into parts: BAG · uh · teh · lyze.
Is bagatellize pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈbæɡətɛˌlaɪz/ (BAG-uh-teh-lyze).