How to pronounce electrize
Say it like uh-LEK-tryze. Electrize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK).
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- uh
- LEK
- tryze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Electrize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tryzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of electrize
American and British speakers say electrize in essentially the same way: /əˈlɛktraɪz/ in the US and /ɪˈlɛktraɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-LEK-tryze.
What does electrize mean?
- Synonym of electrify
Where does electrize come from?
Borrowed from French électriser.
Questions about saying electrize
How do you pronounce electrize?
Say uh-LEK-tryze. The American pronunciation is /əˈlɛktraɪz/. In British English it is /ɪˈlɛktraɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in electrize?
Electrize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK). Broken into parts: uh · LEK · tryze.
Do Americans and Brits say electrize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈlɛktraɪz/ and the British form is /ɪˈlɛktraɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.