How to pronounce legitimize
Say it like luh-JIT-ih-myze. Legitimize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JIT).
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- luh
- JIT
- ih
- myze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Legitimize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- JITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- myzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of legitimize
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: luh-JIT-ih-myze.
What does legitimize mean?
- To make legitimate.
Where does legitimize come from?
From legitimate + -ize.
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Questions about saying legitimize
How do you pronounce legitimize?
Say luh-JIT-ih-myze. The American pronunciation is /ləˈdʒɪtɪˌmaɪz/. In British English it is /ləˈdʒɪtɪmaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in legitimize?
Legitimize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JIT). Broken into parts: luh · JIT · ih · myze.
Is legitimize 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 /ləˈdʒɪtɪmaɪz/ (luh-JIT-ih-myze).