How to pronounce depolarize
Say it like dee-POH-luh-ryze. Depolarize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POH).
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- dee
- POH
- luh
- ryze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Depolarize 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.
- POHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ryzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of depolarize
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dee-POH-luh-ryze.
What does depolarize mean?
- To remove the polarization from something.
- To demagnetize.
Where does depolarize come from?
From de- + polarize.
Questions about saying depolarize
How do you pronounce depolarize?
Say dee-POH-luh-ryze. The American pronunciation is /diˈpoʊləraɪz/. In British English it is /diːˈpəʊləraɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in depolarize?
Depolarize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POH). Broken into parts: dee · POH · luh · ryze.
Is depolarize 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 /diːˈpəʊləraɪz/ (dee-POH-luh-ryze).