How to pronounce collateralize
Say it like kuh-LAT-uh-ruh-lyze. Collateralize has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAT).
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- kuh
- LAT
- uh
- ruh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Collateralize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep 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 collateralize
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kuh-LAT-uh-ruh-lyze.
What does collateralize mean?
- To secure a loan or other contract by using collateral.
- To pledge assets as collateral.
Where does collateralize come from?
From collateral + -ize.
Questions about saying collateralize
How do you pronounce collateralize?
Say kuh-LAT-uh-ruh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /kəˈlætərəˌlaɪz/. In British English it is /kəˈlætərəˌlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in collateralize?
Collateralize has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAT). Broken into parts: kuh · LAT · uh · ruh · lyze.
Is collateralize pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /kəˈlætərəˌlaɪz/ (kuh-LAT-uh-ruh-lyze).