How to pronounce buccalize
Say it like BUHK-uh-lyze. Buccalize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce buccalize. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BUHK
- uh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buccalize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep 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 buccalize
American and British speakers say buccalize in essentially the same way: /ˈbʌkəlaɪz/ in the US and /ˈbʌkəlaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHK-uh-lyze.
What does buccalize mean?
- To make or become buccal.
- To cause or undergo buccalization.
Where does buccalize come from?
From buccal + -ize.
Questions about saying buccalize
How do you pronounce buccalize?
Say BUHK-uh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌkəlaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈbʌkəlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buccalize?
Buccalize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHK). Broken into parts: BUHK · uh · lyze.
Do Americans and Brits say buccalize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʌkəlaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈbʌkəlaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.