How to pronounce idolizing
Say it like EYE-duh-ly-zing. Idolizing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- duh
- ly
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Idolizing 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.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of idolizing
American and British speakers say idolizing in essentially the same way: /ˈaɪdəˌlaɪzɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈaɪdəˌlaɪzɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: EYE-duh-ly-zing.
What does idolizing mean?
- present participle and gerund of idolize How to pronounce idolize
Questions about saying idolizing
How do you pronounce idolizing?
Say EYE-duh-ly-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪdəˌlaɪzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈaɪdəˌlaɪzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in idolizing?
Idolizing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · duh · ly · zing.
Do Americans and Brits say idolizing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaɪdəˌlaɪzɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈaɪdəˌlaɪzɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.