How to pronounce jargonize
Say it like JAR-guh-nyze. Jargonize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAR).
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- JAR
- guh
- nyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jargonize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nyzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of jargonize
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JAH-guh-nyze.
What does jargonize mean?
- To speak or write using jargon.
- To convert into jargon; to express using jargon.
Where does jargonize come from?
From jargon + -ize.
Questions about saying jargonize
How do you pronounce jargonize?
Say JAR-guh-nyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɑrɡənaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɑːɡənaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jargonize?
Jargonize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAR). Broken into parts: JAR · guh · nyze.
Is jargonize 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 /ˈdʒɑːɡənaɪz/ (JAH-guh-nyze).