How to pronounce individualize
Say it like in-dih-VIJ-oo-uh-lyze. Individualize has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VIJ).
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- in
- dih
- VIJ
- oo
- uh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Individualize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- VIJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- uhKeep 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 individualize
American and British speakers say individualize in essentially the same way: /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəlaɪz/ in the US and /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuːəlaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-dih-VIJ-oo-uh-lyze.
What does individualize mean?
- To give something its own individuality; to characterize or differentiate.
- To modify something to suit an individual; to personalize.
Where does individualize come from?
From individual + -ize.
Questions about saying individualize
How do you pronounce individualize?
Say in-dih-VIJ-oo-uh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəlaɪz/. In British English it is /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuːəlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in individualize?
Individualize has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VIJ). Broken into parts: in · dih · VIJ · oo · uh · lyze.
Do Americans and Brits say individualize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəlaɪz/ and the British form is /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuːəlaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.