How to pronounce churnalize
Say it like CHUR-nuh-lyze. Churnalize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHUR).
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- CHUR
- nuh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Churnalize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- nuhKeep 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 churnalize
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHUR-nuh-lyze.
What does churnalize mean?
- To copy and paste (a news story) from one source into another, especially into a blog.
Where does churnalize come from?
Blend of churn + journalize; back-formation from churnalism.
Words that rhyme with churnalize
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Questions about saying churnalize
How do you pronounce churnalize?
Say CHUR-nuh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɝnəˌlaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɜːnəlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in churnalize?
Churnalize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHUR). Broken into parts: CHUR · nuh · lyze.
Is churnalize 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 /ˈtʃɜːnəlaɪz/ (CHUR-nuh-lyze).