How to pronounce containerize
Say it like kun-TAY-nuh-ryze. Containerize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY).
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- kun
- TAY
- nuh
- ryze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Containerize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- nuhKeep 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 containerize
American and British speakers say containerize in essentially the same way: /kənˈteɪnəˌraɪz/ in the US and /kənˈteɪnəˌraɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-TAY-nuh-ryze.
What does containerize mean?
- To transport (cargo) in large, standard containers.
- To modify (a ship or industry) to use such containers.
- To run an application in a software container.
Where does containerize come from?
From container + -ize.
Questions about saying containerize
How do you pronounce containerize?
Say kun-TAY-nuh-ryze. The American pronunciation is /kənˈteɪnəˌraɪz/. In British English it is /kənˈteɪnəˌraɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in containerize?
Containerize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY). Broken into parts: kun · TAY · nuh · ryze.
Do Americans and Brits say containerize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈteɪnəˌraɪz/ and the British form is /kənˈteɪnəˌraɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.