How to pronounce internalize
Say it like in-TUR-nuh-lyze. Internalize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR).
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- in
- TUR
- nuh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Internalize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- nuhKeep 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 internalize
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-TUR-nuh-lyze.
What does internalize mean?
- To make something internal; to incorporate it in oneself.
- To process new information in one's mind.
- To refrain from expressing (a negative emotion), to one's psychological detriment; to bottle up.
Where does internalize come from?
From internal + -ize.
Questions about saying internalize
How do you pronounce internalize?
Say in-TUR-nuh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈtɝnəlaɪz/. In British English it is /ɪnˈtɜːnəlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in internalize?
Internalize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR). Broken into parts: in · TUR · nuh · lyze.
Is internalize 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 /ɪnˈtɜːnəlaɪz/ (in-TUR-nuh-lyze).