How to pronounce federalize
Say it like FED-uh-ruh-lyze. Federalize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FED).
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- FED
- uh
- ruh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Federalize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of federalize
American and British speakers say federalize in essentially the same way: /ˈfɛdərəlaɪz/ in the US and /ˈfɛdərəlaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: FED-uh-ruh-lyze.
What does federalize mean?
- To unite into a federation.
- To bring under federal control.
- To change (a unitary state) into a federation.
Where does federalize come from?
From federal + -ize.
Questions about saying federalize
How do you pronounce federalize?
Say FED-uh-ruh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛdərəlaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈfɛdərəlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in federalize?
Federalize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FED). Broken into parts: FED · uh · ruh · lyze.
Do Americans and Brits say federalize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɛdərəlaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈfɛdərəlaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.