How to pronounce delocalize
Say it like dee-LOH-kuh-lyze. Delocalize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH).
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- dee
- LOH
- kuh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Delocalize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kuhKeep 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 delocalize
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dee-LOH-kuh-lyze.
What does delocalize mean?
- To broaden the scope of something (to make it more global).
- To contain an electron in an orbital that extends over several adjacent atoms.
- To remove from a locality.
Where does delocalize come from?
From de- + localize.
Words that rhyme with delocalize
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Questions about saying delocalize
How do you pronounce delocalize?
Say dee-LOH-kuh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /diˈloʊkəlaɪz/. In British English it is /diːˈləʊkəlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in delocalize?
Delocalize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH). Broken into parts: dee · LOH · kuh · lyze.
Is delocalize pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /diːˈləʊkəlaɪz/ (dee-LOH-kuh-lyze).