How to pronounce italicize
Say it like ih-TAL-ih-syze. Italicize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAL).
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- ih
- TAL
- ih
- syze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Italicize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- syzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of italicize
American and British speakers say italicize in essentially the same way: /ɪˈtælɪsaɪz/ in the US and /ɪˈtælɪsaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-TAL-ih-syze.
What does italicize mean?
- To put into italics.
- To emphasize.
Where does italicize come from?
From italic + -ize.
Questions about saying italicize
How do you pronounce italicize?
Say ih-TAL-ih-syze. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈtælɪsaɪz/. In British English it is /ɪˈtælɪsaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in italicize?
Italicize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAL). Broken into parts: ih · TAL · ih · syze.
Do Americans and Brits say italicize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈtælɪsaɪz/ and the British form is /ɪˈtælɪsaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.