How to pronounce democratize
Say it like dih-MAH-kruh-tyze. Democratize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAH).
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- dih
- MAH
- kruh
- tyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Democratize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tyzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of democratize
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-MOK-ruh-tyze.
What does democratize mean?
- To make democratic.
- To broaden access to (something), especially for the sake of egalitarianism.
Where does democratize come from?
From French démocratiser.
Questions about saying democratize
How do you pronounce democratize?
Say dih-MAH-kruh-tyze. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈmɑkrətaɪz/. In British English it is /dɪˈmɒkrətaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in democratize?
Democratize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAH). Broken into parts: dih · MAH · kruh · tyze.
Is democratize pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /dɪˈmɒkrətaɪz/ (dih-MOK-ruh-tyze).