How to pronounce carbonize
Say it like KAR-buh-nyze. Carbonize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- buh
- nyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carbonize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nyzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of carbonize
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAH-buh-nyze.
What does carbonize mean?
- To turn something to carbon, especially by heating it; to scorch or blacken.
- To react something with carbon.
Where does carbonize come from?
From carbon + -ize.
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Questions about saying carbonize
How do you pronounce carbonize?
Say KAR-buh-nyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrbənaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːbənaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carbonize?
Carbonize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · buh · nyze.
Is carbonize 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 /ˈkɑːbənaɪz/ (KAH-buh-nyze).