How to pronounce institutionalize
Say it like in-stih-TOO-shuh-nuh-lyze. Institutionalize has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOO).
- in
- stih
- TOO
- shuh
- nuh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Institutionalize 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.
- stihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep 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 institutionalize
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: in-stih-TYOO-shuh-nuh-lyze.
What does institutionalize mean?
- To establish as a normal practice.
- To commit a person to confinement in an institution.
Where does institutionalize come from?
From institutional + -ize.
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Questions about saying institutionalize
How do you pronounce institutionalize?
Say in-stih-TOO-shuh-nuh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnstɪˈtuʃənəˌlaɪz/. In British English it is /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənəˌlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in institutionalize?
Institutionalize has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOO). Broken into parts: in · stih · TOO · shuh · nuh · lyze.
Is institutionalize pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənəˌlaɪz/ (in-stih-TYOO-shuh-nuh-lyze).