How to pronounce immortalizing
Say it like im-OR-tuh-ly-zing. Immortalizing has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OR).
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- im
- OR
- tuh
- ly
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Immortalizing 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.
- lyKeep this part quick and light. 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 immortalizing
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: im-AW-tuh-ly-zing.
What does immortalizing mean?
- present participle and gerund of immortalize How to pronounce immortalize
Questions about saying immortalizing
How do you pronounce immortalizing?
Say im-OR-tuh-ly-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈmɔrtəlaɪzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌɪˈmɔːtəlaɪzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in immortalizing?
Immortalizing has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OR). Broken into parts: im · OR · tuh · ly · zing.
Is immortalizing 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 /ˌɪˈmɔːtəlaɪzɪŋ/ (im-AW-tuh-ly-zing).