How to pronounce industrialize
Say it like in-DUHS-tree-uh-lyze. Industrialize has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHS).
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- in
- DUHS
- tree
- uh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Industrialize 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.
- DUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- treeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep 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 industrialize
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
British respelling: in-DUHS-treer-lyze.
What does industrialize mean?
- To develop industry; to become industrial.
- To organize along industrial lines.
Where does industrialize come from?
Borrowed from French industrializer.
Questions about saying industrialize
How do you pronounce industrialize?
Say in-DUHS-tree-uh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəˌlaɪz/. In British English it is /ɪnˈdʌstrɪəˌlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in industrialize?
Industrialize has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHS). Broken into parts: in · DUHS · tree · uh · lyze.
Is industrialize pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ɪnˈdʌstrɪəˌlaɪz/ (in-DUHS-treer-lyze).