How to pronounce lionize
Say it like LY-uh-nyze. Lionize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY).
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- LY
- uh
- nyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lionize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- 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 lionize
American and British speakers say lionize in essentially the same way: /ˈlaɪəˌnaɪz/ in the US and /ˈlaɪəˌnaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LY-uh-nyze.
What does lionize mean?
- To treat (a person) as if they were important, or a celebrity.
- To visit (a famous place) in order to revere it.
Where does lionize come from?
From lion + -ize.
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Questions about saying lionize
How do you pronounce lionize?
Say LY-uh-nyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪəˌnaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪəˌnaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lionize?
Lionize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY). Broken into parts: LY · uh · nyze.
Do Americans and Brits say lionize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaɪəˌnaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈlaɪəˌnaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.