How to pronounce fossilize
Say it like FOS-uh-lyze. Fossilize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOS).
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- FOS
- uh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fossilize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep 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 fossilize
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: FOS-ih-lyze.
What does fossilize mean?
- To make into a fossil.
- To become a fossil.
- To become inflexible or outmoded.
Where does fossilize come from?
From fossil + -ize.
Questions about saying fossilize
How do you pronounce fossilize?
Say FOS-uh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑsəˌlaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈfɒsɪlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fossilize?
Fossilize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOS). Broken into parts: FOS · uh · lyze.
Is fossilize pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈfɒsɪlaɪz/ (FOS-ih-lyze).