How to pronounce departmentalize
Say it like dih-part-MEN-tuh-lyze. Departmentalize has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN).
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- dih
- part
- MEN
- tuh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Departmentalize 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.
- partGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- MENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 departmentalize
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-paht-MEN-tuh-lyze.
What does departmentalize mean?
- To organize something into departments
Where does departmentalize come from?
From departmental + -ize.
Words that rhyme with departmentalize
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Questions about saying departmentalize
How do you pronounce departmentalize?
Say dih-part-MEN-tuh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /dɪˌpɑrtˈmɛntəˌlaɪz/. In British English it is /dɪˌpɑːtˈmɛntəˌlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in departmentalize?
Departmentalize has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN). Broken into parts: dih · part · MEN · tuh · lyze.
Is departmentalize pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /dɪˌpɑːtˈmɛntəˌlaɪz/ (dih-paht-MEN-tuh-lyze).