How to pronounce creolise
Say it like KREE-uh-lyze. Creolise has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KREE).
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- KREE
- uh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Creolise pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep 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 creolise
American and British speakers say creolise in essentially the same way: /ˈkriəlaɪz/ in the US and /ˈkriːəlaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KREE-uh-lyze.
What does creolise mean?
- Alternative form of creolize.
Where does creolise come from?
From creole + -ise.
Words that rhyme with creolise
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of creolise.
Questions about saying creolise
How do you pronounce creolise?
Say KREE-uh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈkriəlaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈkriːəlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in creolise?
Creolise has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KREE). Broken into parts: KREE · uh · lyze.
Do Americans and Brits say creolise the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkriəlaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈkriːəlaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.