How to pronounce depoliticize
Say it like dee-puh-LIT-ih-syze. Depoliticize has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIT).
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- dee
- puh
- LIT
- ih
- syze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Depoliticize 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.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- syzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of depoliticize
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dee-puh-LIT-ih-syze.
What does depoliticize mean?
- To remove something from political influence.
Where does depoliticize come from?
From de- + politicize.
Words that rhyme with depoliticize
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Questions about saying depoliticize
How do you pronounce depoliticize?
Say dee-puh-LIT-ih-syze. The American pronunciation is /dipəˈlɪtɪsaɪz/. In British English it is /dipəˈlɪtɪsaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in depoliticize?
Depoliticize has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIT). Broken into parts: dee · puh · LIT · ih · syze.
Is depoliticize pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /dipəˈlɪtɪsaɪz/ (dee-puh-LIT-ih-syze).