How to pronounce customize
Say it like KUHS-tuh-myze. Customize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHS).
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- KUHS
- tuh
- myze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Customize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- myzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of customize
American and British speakers say customize in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌstəˌmaɪz/ in the US and /ˈkʌstəˌmaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHS-tuh-myze.
What does customize mean?
- To build or alter according to personal preferences or specifications.
Where does customize come from?
From custom + -ize. First attested in 1934 in American English.
Questions about saying customize
How do you pronounce customize?
Say KUHS-tuh-myze. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌstəˌmaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈkʌstəˌmaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in customize?
Customize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHS). Broken into parts: KUHS · tuh · myze.
Do Americans and Brits say customize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌstəˌmaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈkʌstəˌmaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.