How to pronounce internationalize
Say it like in-ter-NASH-uh-nuh-lyze. Internationalize has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NASH).
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- in
- ter
- NASH
- uh
- nuh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Internationalize 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- NASHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep 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 internationalize
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-NASH-uh-nuh-lyze.
What does internationalize mean?
- To make something international; to involve multiple nations in.
Where does internationalize come from?
From international + -ize.
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Words that rhyme with internationalize
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Questions about saying internationalize
How do you pronounce internationalize?
Say in-ter-NASH-uh-nuh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈnæʃənəˌlaɪz/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈnæʃənəˌlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in internationalize?
Internationalize has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NASH). Broken into parts: in · ter · NASH · uh · nuh · lyze.
Is internationalize 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 /ˌɪntəˈnæʃənəˌlaɪz/ (in-tuh-NASH-uh-nuh-lyze).