How to pronounce finalize
Say it like FY-nuh-lyze. Finalize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY).
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- FY
- nuh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Finalize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of finalize
American and British speakers say finalize in essentially the same way: /ˈfaɪnəˌlaɪz/ in the US and /ˈfaɪnəˌlaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: FY-nuh-lyze.
What does finalize mean?
- To make final or firm; to finish or complete.“As soon as we get the plane tickets, we'll finalize our reservations with the hotel.”
- To prepare (an object) for garbage collection by calling its finalizer.
Where does finalize come from?
From final + -ize.
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Questions about saying finalize
How do you pronounce finalize?
Say FY-nuh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaɪnəˌlaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈfaɪnəˌlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in finalize?
Finalize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY). Broken into parts: FY · nuh · lyze.
Do Americans and Brits say finalize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfaɪnəˌlaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈfaɪnəˌlaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.