How to pronounce idolizes
Say it like EYE-duh-ly-ziz. Idolizes has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- duh
- ly
- ziz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Idolizes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EYESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of idolizes
American and British speakers say idolizes in essentially the same way: /ˈaɪdəˌlaɪzɪz/ in the US and /ˈaɪdəˌlaɪzɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: EYE-duh-ly-ziz.
What does idolizes mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of idolize How to pronounce idolize
Questions about saying idolizes
How do you pronounce idolizes?
Say EYE-duh-ly-ziz. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪdəˌlaɪzɪz/. In British English it is /ˈaɪdəˌlaɪzɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in idolizes?
Idolizes has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · duh · ly · ziz.
Do Americans and Brits say idolizes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaɪdəˌlaɪzɪz/ and the British form is /ˈaɪdəˌlaɪzɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.