How to pronounce globalize
Say it like GLOH-buh-lyze. Globalize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLOH).
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- GLOH
- buh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Globalize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- buhKeep 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 globalize
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GLOH-buh-lyze.
What does globalize mean?
- To internationalize to a worldwide or near-worldwide degree.
- To generalize to a comprehensive or even exhaustive degree.
Where does globalize come from?
From global + -ize.
Words that rhyme with globalize
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Questions about saying globalize
How do you pronounce globalize?
Say GLOH-buh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡloʊbəlaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈɡləʊbəlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in globalize?
Globalize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLOH). Broken into parts: GLOH · buh · lyze.
Is globalize pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈɡləʊbəlaɪz/ (GLOH-buh-lyze).