How to pronounce delocalized
Say it like dee-LOH-kuh-lyzd. Delocalized has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH).
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- dee
- LOH
- kuh
- lyzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Delocalized 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.
- lyzdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of delocalized
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dee-LOH-kuh-lyzd.
What does delocalized mean?
- simple past and past participle of delocalize How to pronounce delocalize
- Describing the π-electrons in a conjugated, aromatic or mesoionic compound that are not associated with any particular atom or bond
Questions about saying delocalized
How do you pronounce delocalized?
Say dee-LOH-kuh-lyzd. The American pronunciation is /diˈloʊkəlaɪzd/. In British English it is /diːˈləʊkəlaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in delocalized?
Delocalized has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH). Broken into parts: dee · LOH · kuh · lyzd.
Is delocalized 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 /diːˈləʊkəlaɪzd/ (dee-LOH-kuh-lyzd).