How to pronounce characterizing
Say it like KER-uk-tuh-ry-zing. Characterizing has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KER).
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US American/ˈkɛrəktəˌraɪzɪŋ/KER-uk-tuh-ry-zing
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- KER
- uk
- tuh
- ry
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Characterizing 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.
- ukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ryGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does characterizing mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of characterize How to pronounce characterize
Questions about saying characterizing
How do you pronounce characterizing?
Say KER-uk-tuh-ry-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɛrəktəˌraɪzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in characterizing?
Characterizing has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KER). Broken into parts: KER · uk · tuh · ry · zing.