How to pronounce idealize
Say it like eye-DEE-uh-lyze. Idealize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEE).
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- eye
- DEE
- uh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Idealize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eyeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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 idealize
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: eye-DEER-lyze.
What does idealize mean?
- To regard something as ideal.
- To conceive or form an ideal.
- To portray using idealization.
Where does idealize come from?
From ideal + -ize. Compare French idéaliser.
Words that rhyme with idealize
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Questions about saying idealize
How do you pronounce idealize?
Say eye-DEE-uh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /aɪˈdiəˌlaɪz/. In British English it is /aɪˈdɪəlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in idealize?
Idealize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEE). Broken into parts: eye · DEE · uh · lyze.
Is idealize pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /aɪˈdɪəlaɪz/ (eye-DEER-lyze).