How to pronounce ladderize
Say it like LAD-uh-ryze. Ladderize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAD).
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- LAD
- uh
- ryze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ladderize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ryzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of ladderize
American and British speakers say ladderize in essentially the same way: /ˈlædəraɪz/ in the US and /ˈlædəraɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAD-uh-ryze.
What does ladderize mean?
- to sort the nodes of a tree graph on one level by the count of their subnodes (on all levels under the node)
- To create a form of "ladder" that people may "climb" in order to advance
Where does ladderize come from?
From ladder + -ize.
Questions about saying ladderize
How do you pronounce ladderize?
Say LAD-uh-ryze. The American pronunciation is /ˈlædəraɪz/. In British English it is /ˈlædəraɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ladderize?
Ladderize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAD). Broken into parts: LAD · uh · ryze.
Do Americans and Brits say ladderize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlædəraɪz/ and the British form is /ˈlædəraɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.