How to pronounce eulogize
Say it like YOO-luh-jyze. Eulogize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO).
- YOO
- luh
- jyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eulogize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of eulogize
American and British speakers say eulogize in essentially the same way: /ˈjuləˌdʒaɪz/ in the US and /ˈjuːləˌdʒaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: YOO-luh-jyze.
What does eulogize mean?
- To praise, celebrate or pay homage to (someone), especially in an eloquent formal eulogy.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- extol
- laud
- panegyrize
- aggrandize
- eulogise
Questions about saying eulogize
How do you pronounce eulogize?
Say YOO-luh-jyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈjuləˌdʒaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈjuːləˌdʒaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eulogize?
Eulogize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · luh · jyze.
Do Americans and Brits say eulogize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjuləˌdʒaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈjuːləˌdʒaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.