How to pronounce brutalise
Say it like BROO-tuh-lyze. Brutalise has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROO).
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- BROO
- tuh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brutalise pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of brutalise
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BROO-tuh-lyze.
What does brutalise mean?
- To inflict brutal violence on.
- To make brutal, cruel or harsh.
- To live or behave like a brute.
Where does brutalise come from?
From brutal + -ise.
Words that rhyme with brutalise
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of brutalise.
Questions about saying brutalise
How do you pronounce brutalise?
Say BROO-tuh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrutəlaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈbruːtəlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brutalise?
Brutalise has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROO). Broken into parts: BROO · tuh · lyze.
Is brutalise 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 /ˈbruːtəlaɪz/ (BROO-tuh-lyze).