How to pronounce crystallize
Say it like KRIS-tuh-lyze. Crystallize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIS).
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- KRIS
- tuh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crystallize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of crystallize
American and British speakers say crystallize in essentially the same way: /ˈkrɪstəˌlaɪz/ in the US and /ˈkrɪstəˌlaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRIS-tuh-lyze.
What does crystallize mean?
- To make something form into crystals.“I crystallized the copper sulfate by slowly cooling a saturated solution.”
- To assume a crystalline form.“The copper sulphate crystallized from solution.”
- To give a definite or precise form to (something).“After some thought, I crystallized my ideas for the paper.”
Questions about saying crystallize
How do you pronounce crystallize?
Say KRIS-tuh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɪstəˌlaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈkrɪstəˌlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crystallize?
Crystallize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIS). Broken into parts: KRIS · tuh · lyze.
Do Americans and Brits say crystallize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrɪstəˌlaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈkrɪstəˌlaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.