How to pronounce collectivized
Say it like kuh-LEK-tih-vyzd. Collectivized has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK).
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- kuh
- LEK
- tih
- vyzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Collectivized 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.
- vyzdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of collectivized
American and British speakers say collectivized in essentially the same way: /kəˈlɛktɪˌvaɪzd/ in the US and /kəˈlɛktɪˌvaɪzd/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-LEK-tih-vyzd.
What does collectivized mean?
- simple past and past participle of collectivize How to pronounce collectivize
Questions about saying collectivized
How do you pronounce collectivized?
Say kuh-LEK-tih-vyzd. The American pronunciation is /kəˈlɛktɪˌvaɪzd/. In British English it is /kəˈlɛktɪˌvaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in collectivized?
Collectivized has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK). Broken into parts: kuh · LEK · tih · vyzd.
Do Americans and Brits say collectivized the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈlɛktɪˌvaɪzd/ and the British form is /kəˈlɛktɪˌvaɪzd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.