How to pronounce glamorize
Say it like GLAM-uh-ryze. Glamorize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAM).
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- GLAM
- uh
- ryze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glamorize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ryzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of glamorize
American and British speakers say glamorize in essentially the same way: /ˈɡlæməˌraɪz/ in the US and /ˈɡlæməˌraɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: GLAM-uh-ryze.
What does glamorize mean?
- To make or give the appearance of being glamorous.
- To glorify; to romanticize.“Some movies glamorize criminal activity by making criminals seem cool.”
Where does glamorize come from?
From glamor + -ize.
Questions about saying glamorize
How do you pronounce glamorize?
Say GLAM-uh-ryze. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlæməˌraɪz/. In British English it is /ˈɡlæməˌraɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glamorize?
Glamorize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAM). Broken into parts: GLAM · uh · ryze.
Do Americans and Brits say glamorize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡlæməˌraɪz/ and the British form is /ˈɡlæməˌraɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.