How to pronounce centralize
Say it like SEN-truh-lyze. Centralize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN).
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- SEN
- truh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Centralize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- truhKeep 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.
American vs British pronunciation of centralize
American and British speakers say centralize in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛntrəˌlaɪz/ in the US and /ˈsɛntrəˌlaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEN-truh-lyze.
What does centralize mean?
- To move things physically towards the center; to consolidate or concentrate
- To move power to a single, central authority
- To make something focal, the most important
Where does centralize come from?
From central + -ize.
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Questions about saying centralize
How do you pronounce centralize?
Say SEN-truh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛntrəˌlaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈsɛntrəˌlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in centralize?
Centralize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN). Broken into parts: SEN · truh · lyze.
Do Americans and Brits say centralize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛntrəˌlaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈsɛntrəˌlaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.