How to pronounce caramelize
Say it like KER-uh-muh-lyze. Caramelize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KER).
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US American/ˈkɛrəməˌlaɪz/KER-uh-muh-lyze
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- KER
- uh
- muh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caramelize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
What does caramelize mean?
verb
- To convert (sugar) into caramel.
- To brown (sugar, or a foodstuff containing sugar) by means of heat.“Slowly cooking the onions will caramelize them, which brings out the sweetness and gives them a brown color.”
- To undergo this kind of conversion or browning.
Where does caramelize come from?
From caramel + -ize.
Questions about saying caramelize
How do you pronounce caramelize?
Say KER-uh-muh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɛrəməˌlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caramelize?
Caramelize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KER). Broken into parts: KER · uh · muh · lyze.