How to pronounce ionize
Say it like EYE-uh-nyze. Ionize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- uh
- nyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ionize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EYESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of ionize
American and British speakers say ionize in essentially the same way: /ˈaɪəˌnaɪz/ in the US and /ˈaɪəˌnaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: EYE-uh-nyze.
What does ionize mean?
- To dissociate atoms or molecules into electrically charged species; to be thus dissociated.
Where does ionize come from?
From ion + -ize.
Questions about saying ionize
How do you pronounce ionize?
Say EYE-uh-nyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪəˌnaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈaɪəˌnaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ionize?
Ionize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · uh · nyze.
Do Americans and Brits say ionize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaɪəˌnaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈaɪəˌnaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.