How to pronounce liberalize
Say it like LIB-uh-ruh-lyze. Liberalize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIB).
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- LIB
- uh
- ruh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Liberalize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep 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 liberalize
American and British speakers say liberalize in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪbərəlaɪz/ in the US and /ˈlɪbərəlaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIB-uh-ruh-lyze.
What does liberalize mean?
- to make liberal, free.
- to become liberal, free.
Where does liberalize come from?
From liberal + -ize.
Questions about saying liberalize
How do you pronounce liberalize?
Say LIB-uh-ruh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪbərəlaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈlɪbərəlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in liberalize?
Liberalize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIB). Broken into parts: LIB · uh · ruh · lyze.
Do Americans and Brits say liberalize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪbərəlaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈlɪbərəlaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.