How to pronounce lesbianize
Say it like LEZ-bee-uh-nyze. Lesbianize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEZ).
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- LEZ
- bee
- uh
- nyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lesbianize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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.
- nyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of lesbianize
American and British speakers say lesbianize in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛzbiəˌnaɪz/ in the US and /ˈlɛzbiəˌnaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEZ-bee-uh-nyze.
What does lesbianize mean?
- To make lesbian.
Where does lesbianize come from?
From lesbian + -ize.
Questions about saying lesbianize
How do you pronounce lesbianize?
Say LEZ-bee-uh-nyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛzbiəˌnaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈlɛzbiəˌnaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lesbianize?
Lesbianize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEZ). Broken into parts: LEZ · bee · uh · nyze.
Do Americans and Brits say lesbianize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛzbiəˌnaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈlɛzbiəˌnaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.