How to pronounce immortalize
Say it like im-OR-tuh-lyze. Immortalize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OR).
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- im
- OR
- tuh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Immortalize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- imGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ORSay 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.
- lyzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of immortalize
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: im-AW-tuh-lyze.
What does immortalize mean?
- Alternative spelling of immortalise.
- To remove the effects of normal apoptosis.
Where does immortalize come from?
From immortal + -ize.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying immortalize
How do you pronounce immortalize?
Say im-OR-tuh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈmɔrtəlaɪz/. In British English it is /ˌɪˈmɔːtəlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in immortalize?
Immortalize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OR). Broken into parts: im · OR · tuh · lyze.
Is immortalize 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 /ˌɪˈmɔːtəlaɪz/ (im-AW-tuh-lyze).