How to pronounce formalize
Say it like FOR-muh-lyze. Formalize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- muh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Formalize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- muhKeep 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 formalize
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-muh-lyze.
What does formalize mean?
- To give something a definite form; to shape.
- To develop into a definite form.
- To give something a formal or official standing.
Where does formalize come from?
From formal + -ize.
Words that rhyme with formalize
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Questions about saying formalize
How do you pronounce formalize?
Say FOR-muh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrməlaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːməlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in formalize?
Formalize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · muh · lyze.
Is formalize pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfɔːməlaɪz/ (FAW-muh-lyze).