How to pronounce communize
Say it like KOM-yuh-nyze. Communize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOM).
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- KOM
- yuh
- nyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Communize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of communize
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOM-yuh-nyze.
What does communize mean?
- To make something the property of a community.
- To impose Communist ideals upon.
- To become or be made communistic.
Where does communize come from?
From commune + -ize.
Questions about saying communize
How do you pronounce communize?
Say KOM-yuh-nyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑmjəˌnaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈkɒmjəˌnaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in communize?
Communize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOM). Broken into parts: KOM · yuh · nyze.
Is communize pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒmjəˌnaɪz/ (KOM-yuh-nyze).