How to pronounce brutalized
Say it like BROO-tuh-lyzd. Brutalized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROO).
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- BROO
- tuh
- lyzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brutalized 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.
- lyzdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of brutalized
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BROO-tuh-lyzd.
What does brutalized mean?
- simple past and past participle of brutalize How to pronounce brutalize
Words that rhyme with brutalized
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Questions about saying brutalized
How do you pronounce brutalized?
Say BROO-tuh-lyzd. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrutəˌlaɪzd/. In British English it is /ˈbruːtəˌlaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brutalized?
Brutalized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROO). Broken into parts: BROO · tuh · lyzd.
Is brutalized 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 /ˈbruːtəˌlaɪzd/ (BROO-tuh-lyzd).