How to pronounce itemize
Say it like EYE-tuh-myze. Itemize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- tuh
- myze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Itemize 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- myzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of itemize
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: EYE-tuh-myze.
What does itemize mean?
- To state in items, or by particulars“to itemize the cost of a railroad”
Where does itemize come from?
From item + -ize.
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Questions about saying itemize
How do you pronounce itemize?
Say EYE-tuh-myze. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪtəˌmaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈaɪtəˌmaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in itemize?
Itemize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · tuh · myze.
Is itemize pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈaɪtəˌmaɪz/ (EYE-tuh-myze).