How to pronounce collectivize
Say it like kuh-LEK-tih-vyze. Collectivize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK).
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- kuh
- LEK
- tih
- vyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Collectivize 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.
- LEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- vyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of collectivize
American and British speakers say collectivize in essentially the same way: /kəˈlɛktɪˌvaɪz/ in the US and /kəˈlɛktɪˌvaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-LEK-tih-vyze.
What does collectivize mean?
- To organize (a farm or industrial enterprise) on the basis of collective control.
Where does collectivize come from?
From collective + -ize.
Questions about saying collectivize
How do you pronounce collectivize?
Say kuh-LEK-tih-vyze. The American pronunciation is /kəˈlɛktɪˌvaɪz/. In British English it is /kəˈlɛktɪˌvaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in collectivize?
Collectivize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK). Broken into parts: kuh · LEK · tih · vyze.
Do Americans and Brits say collectivize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈlɛktɪˌvaɪz/ and the British form is /kəˈlɛktɪˌvaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.