How to pronounce contextualize
Say it like kun-TEKS-choor-lyze. Contextualize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEKS).
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- kun
- TEKS
- choor
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contextualize 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.
- TEKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- choorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- lyzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of contextualize
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kun-TEKS-choor-lyze.
What does contextualize mean?
- To place something or someone in a particular context.
Where does contextualize come from?
From contextual + -ize.
Questions about saying contextualize
How do you pronounce contextualize?
Say kun-TEKS-choor-lyze. The American pronunciation is /kənˈtɛkstʃʊrlaɪz/. In British English it is /kənˈtɛkstʃʊəlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contextualize?
Contextualize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEKS). Broken into parts: kun · TEKS · choor · lyze.
Is contextualize pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kənˈtɛkstʃʊəlaɪz/ (kun-TEKS-choor-lyze).