How to pronounce depersonalize
Say it like dee-PUR-suh-nuh-lyze. Depersonalize has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUR).
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- dee
- PUR
- suh
- nuh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Depersonalize 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.
- PURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep 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 depersonalize
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dee-PUR-suh-nuh-lyze.
What does depersonalize mean?
- To remove a sense of personal identity or individual character from something; to anonymize.
- To present (something) as an impersonal object.
- To suffer an episode of depersonalization.“He's depersonalizing right now, so he's considering checking himself into the hospital.”
Where does depersonalize come from?
From de- + personalize.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying depersonalize
How do you pronounce depersonalize?
Say dee-PUR-suh-nuh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /diˈpɝsənəˌlaɪz/. In British English it is /diˈpɜːsənəˌlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in depersonalize?
Depersonalize has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUR). Broken into parts: dee · PUR · suh · nuh · lyze.
Is depersonalize 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 /diˈpɜːsənəˌlaɪz/ (dee-PUR-suh-nuh-lyze).