How to pronounce gallicize
Say it like GAL-ih-syze. Gallicize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAL).
- GAL
- ih
- syze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gallicize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- syzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of gallicize
American and British speakers say gallicize in essentially the same way: /ˈɡælɪsaɪz/ in the US and /ˈɡælɪsaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAL-ih-syze.
What does gallicize mean?
- Synonym of frenchify, to make French or more French-like.
- Synonym of frenchify, to become French or more French-like.
- To translate into the French language.
Where does gallicize come from?
From Gallic + -ize, from Latin Gallicus (“of or relating to Gaul”) and used archaically in English in reference to modern France.
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Questions about saying gallicize
How do you pronounce gallicize?
Say GAL-ih-syze. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡælɪsaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈɡælɪsaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gallicize?
Gallicize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAL). Broken into parts: GAL · ih · syze.
Do Americans and Brits say gallicize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡælɪsaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈɡælɪsaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.