How to pronounce labialize
Say it like LAY-bee-uh-lyze. Labialize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY).
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- LAY
- bee
- uh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Labialize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of labialize
American and British speakers say labialize in essentially the same way: /ˈleɪbiəˌlaɪz/ in the US and /ˈleɪbiəlaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAY-bee-uh-lyze.
What does labialize mean?
- To round, make (a sound, notably a consonant) labial.
Where does labialize come from?
labial (from Latin labium (“lip”)) + -ize (“causative suffix”)
Questions about saying labialize
How do you pronounce labialize?
Say LAY-bee-uh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈleɪbiəˌlaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈleɪbiəlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in labialize?
Labialize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY). Broken into parts: LAY · bee · uh · lyze.
Do Americans and Brits say labialize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈleɪbiəˌlaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈleɪbiəlaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.