How to pronounce immortalise
Say it like ih-MOR-tuh-lyze. Immortalise has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOR).
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- ih
- MOR
- tuh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Immortalise pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tuhKeep 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 immortalise
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ih-MAW-tuh-lyze.
What does immortalise mean?
- To give unending life to, to make immortal.
- To make eternally famous.“His heroic deeds were immortalised in song and tale.”
Where does immortalise come from?
From immortal + -ise.
Words that rhyme with immortalise
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Questions about saying immortalise
How do you pronounce immortalise?
Say ih-MOR-tuh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈmɔrtəˌlaɪz/. In British English it is /ɪˈmɔːtəˌlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in immortalise?
Immortalise has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOR). Broken into parts: ih · MOR · tuh · lyze.
Is immortalise pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪˈmɔːtəˌlaɪz/ (ih-MAW-tuh-lyze).