How to pronounce brutalizing
Say it like BROO-tuh-ly-zing. Brutalizing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROO).
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- BROO
- tuh
- ly
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brutalizing 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.
- lyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of brutalizing
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BROO-tuh-ly-zing.
What does brutalizing mean?
- Cruel, harsh, or otherwise insensitive.
- present participle and gerund of brutalize How to pronounce brutalize
Questions about saying brutalizing
How do you pronounce brutalizing?
Say BROO-tuh-ly-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrutəˌlaɪzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbruːtəˌlaɪzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brutalizing?
Brutalizing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROO). Broken into parts: BROO · tuh · ly · zing.
Is brutalizing 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 /ˈbruːtəˌlaɪzɪŋ/ (BROO-tuh-ly-zing).