How to pronounce galvanize
Say it like GAL-vuh-nyze. Galvanize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAL).
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- GAL
- vuh
- nyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Galvanize 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.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of galvanize
American and British speakers say galvanize in essentially the same way: /ˈɡælvəˌnaɪz/ in the US and /ˈɡælvəˌnaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAL-vuh-nyze.
What does galvanize mean?
- To coat with a layer of metal by electrochemical means.
- To coat with a layer of zinc (for rust resistance) by electrochemical means.“We then galvanize the steel so that the zinc coating will sacrificially take the corrosion for many years.”
- To shock or stimulate into sudden activity, as if by electric shock.“The girl’s picture helped galvanize public opinion against the administration’s policy.”
Where does galvanize come from?
Learned borrowing from French galvaniser.
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Questions about saying galvanize
How do you pronounce galvanize?
Say GAL-vuh-nyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡælvəˌnaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈɡælvəˌnaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in galvanize?
Galvanize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAL). Broken into parts: GAL · vuh · nyze.
Do Americans and Brits say galvanize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡælvəˌnaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈɡælvəˌnaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.