How to pronounce lexicalize
Say it like LEK-sih-kuh-lyze. Lexicalize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEK).
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- LEK
- sih
- kuh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lexicalize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of lexicalize
American and British speakers say lexicalize in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛksɪkəlaɪz/ in the US and /ˈlɛksɪkəlaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEK-sih-kuh-lyze.
What does lexicalize mean?
- To become part of the vocabulary of a language as a single lexical unit with a distinct meaning.
- To accept a term into one's own vocabulary as a distinct lexical unit.
Where does lexicalize come from?
From lexical + -ize.
Questions about saying lexicalize
How do you pronounce lexicalize?
Say LEK-sih-kuh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛksɪkəlaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈlɛksɪkəlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lexicalize?
Lexicalize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEK). Broken into parts: LEK · sih · kuh · lyze.
Do Americans and Brits say lexicalize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛksɪkəlaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈlɛksɪkəlaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.