How to pronounce brutalize
Say it like BROO-tuh-lyze. Brutalize 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
Brutalize 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 brutalize
- 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 brutalize mean?
- Alternative spelling of brutalise.
Where does brutalize come from?
From brutal + -ize.
Words that rhyme with brutalize
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of brutalize.
Questions about saying brutalize
How do you pronounce brutalize?
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 brutalize?
Brutalize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROO). Broken into parts: BROO · tuh · lyze.
Is brutalize 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).