How to pronounce colocalize
Say it like koh-LOH-kuh-lyze. Colocalize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH).
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- koh
- LOH
- kuh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Colocalize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of colocalize
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: koh-LOH-kuh-lyze.
What does colocalize mean?
- To occur together in the same cell.
- To occur together in the same neuron.
Where does colocalize come from?
From co- + localize.
Words that rhyme with colocalize
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Questions about saying colocalize
How do you pronounce colocalize?
Say koh-LOH-kuh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /koʊˈloʊkəlaɪz/. In British English it is /kəʊˈləʊkəlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in colocalize?
Colocalize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH). Broken into parts: koh · LOH · kuh · lyze.
Is colocalize 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 /kəʊˈləʊkəlaɪz/ (koh-LOH-kuh-lyze).