How to pronounce colloquialize
Say it like kuh-LOH-kwee-uh-lyze. Colloquialize has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH).
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- kuh
- LOH
- kwee
- uh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Colloquialize 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.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kweeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep 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 colloquialize
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kuh-LOH-kwee-uh-lyze.
What does colloquialize mean?
- To render colloquial.
Where does colloquialize come from?
From colloquial + -ize.
Questions about saying colloquialize
How do you pronounce colloquialize?
Say kuh-LOH-kwee-uh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /kəˈloʊkwiəˌlaɪz/. In British English it is /kəˈləʊkwiəˌlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in colloquialize?
Colloquialize has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH). Broken into parts: kuh · LOH · kwee · uh · lyze.
Is colloquialize pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /kəˈləʊkwiəˌlaɪz/ (kuh-LOH-kwee-uh-lyze).