How to pronounce felonize
Say it like FEL-uh-nyze. Felonize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEL).
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- FEL
- uh
- nyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Felonize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FELSay 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.
- nyzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of felonize
American and British speakers say felonize in essentially the same way: /ˈfɛlənaɪz/ in the US and /ˈfɛlənaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: FEL-uh-nyze.
What does felonize mean?
- To classify a crime as a felony.
- To classify a person as a felon.
Where does felonize come from?
From felony + -ize.
Questions about saying felonize
How do you pronounce felonize?
Say FEL-uh-nyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛlənaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈfɛlənaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in felonize?
Felonize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEL). Broken into parts: FEL · uh · nyze.
Do Americans and Brits say felonize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɛlənaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈfɛlənaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.