How to pronounce canonize
Say it like KAN-uh-nyze. Canonize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN).
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- KAN
- uh
- nyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Canonize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of canonize
American and British speakers say canonize in essentially the same way: /ˈkænəˌnaɪz/ in the US and /ˈkænənaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAN-uh-nyze.
What does canonize mean?
- To declare (a deceased person) as a saint, and enter them into the canon of saints.“Thomas Becket was canonized in 1173.”
- To regard as a saint; to glorify, to exalt to the highest honor.
- To formally declare (a piece of religious writing) to be part of the biblical canon.
Where does canonize come from?
From Late Middle English canonizen (“to declare as a saint; to appoint to an ecclesiastical office”), from Old French canonisier (modern French canoniser (“to canonize”)), or from its etymon Medieval Latin, Late Latin canōnizāre, the presen
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Questions about saying canonize
How do you pronounce canonize?
Say KAN-uh-nyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈkænəˌnaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈkænənaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in canonize?
Canonize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN). Broken into parts: KAN · uh · nyze.
Do Americans and Brits say canonize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkænəˌnaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈkænənaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.