How to pronounce internalized
Say it like in-TUR-nuh-lyzd. Internalized has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR).
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- in
- TUR
- nuh
- lyzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Internalized 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.
- 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.
- lyzdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of internalized
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-TUR-nuh-lyzd.
What does internalized mean?
- Of discriminatory views: held against one's own group, as a result of internalizing them.“internalized homophobia”
- simple past and past participle of internalize How to pronounce internalize
Questions about saying internalized
How do you pronounce internalized?
Say in-TUR-nuh-lyzd. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈtɝnəˌlaɪzd/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈtɜːnəˌlaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in internalized?
Internalized has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR). Broken into parts: in · TUR · nuh · lyzd.
Is internalized 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 /ˌɪnˈtɜːnəˌlaɪzd/ (in-TUR-nuh-lyzd).