How to pronounce burglarize
Say it like BUR-gluh-ryze. Burglarize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR).
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- BUR
- gluh
- ryze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Burglarize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- gluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ryzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of burglarize
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUR-gluh-ryze.
What does burglarize mean?
- To commit burglary.
Where does burglarize come from?
From burglar + -ize (1829).
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Questions about saying burglarize
How do you pronounce burglarize?
Say BUR-gluh-ryze. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝɡləˌraɪz/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːɡləˌraɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in burglarize?
Burglarize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR). Broken into parts: BUR · gluh · ryze.
Is burglarize pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbɜːɡləˌraɪz/ (BUR-gluh-ryze).