How to pronounce institutionalizing
Say it like in-stih-TOO-shuh-nuh-ly-zing. Institutionalizing has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOO).
- in
- stih
- TOO
- shuh
- nuh
- ly
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Institutionalizing 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.
- lyGive this part a little weight. 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 institutionalizing
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: in-stih-TYOO-shuh-nuh-ly-zing.
What does institutionalizing mean?
- present participle and gerund of institutionalize How to pronounce institutionalize
Questions about saying institutionalizing
How do you pronounce institutionalizing?
Say in-stih-TOO-shuh-nuh-ly-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnstɪˈtuʃənəˌlaɪzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənəˌlaɪzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in institutionalizing?
Institutionalizing has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOO). Broken into parts: in · stih · TOO · shuh · nuh · ly · zing.
Is institutionalizing 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 /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənəˌlaɪzɪŋ/ (in-stih-TYOO-shuh-nuh-ly-zing).