How to pronounce colorize
Say it like KUHL-uh-ryze. Colorize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL).
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- KUHL
- uh
- ryze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Colorize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ryzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of colorize
American and British speakers say colorize in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌləˌraɪz/ in the US and /ˈkʌləraɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHL-uh-ryze.
What does colorize mean?
- To add color to.“The woman colorized her hair.”
- To convert black and white media to color by digital post production (as is often done in digital photography and in video special effects).“There is a colorized version of Casablanca.”
Where does colorize come from?
From color + -ize.
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Questions about saying colorize
How do you pronounce colorize?
Say KUHL-uh-ryze. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌləˌraɪz/. In British English it is /ˈkʌləraɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in colorize?
Colorize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL). Broken into parts: KUHL · uh · ryze.
Do Americans and Brits say colorize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌləˌraɪz/ and the British form is /ˈkʌləraɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.