How to pronounce ionizing
Say it like EYE-uh-ny-zing. Ionizing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- uh
- ny
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ionizing 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.
- nyGive 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 ionizing
American and British speakers say ionizing in essentially the same way: /ˈaɪəˌnaɪzɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈaɪəˌnaɪzɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: EYE-uh-ny-zing.
What does ionizing mean?
- Capable of producing ions.
- present participle and gerund of ionize How to pronounce ionize
Questions about saying ionizing
How do you pronounce ionizing?
Say EYE-uh-ny-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪəˌnaɪzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈaɪəˌnaɪzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ionizing?
Ionizing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · uh · ny · zing.
Do Americans and Brits say ionizing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaɪəˌnaɪzɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈaɪəˌnaɪzɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.