How to pronounce marginalize
Say it like MAR-jih-nuh-lyze. Marginalize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR).
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- MAR
- jih
- nuh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marginalize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- jihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nuhKeep 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 marginalize
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAH-jih-nuh-lyze.
What does marginalize mean?
- To relegate (something, especially a topic or a group of people) to the margins or to a lower limit; to exclude socially or otherwise.
- To find a marginal distribution of a joint probability distribution.
Where does marginalize come from?
From marginal + -ize.
Questions about saying marginalize
How do you pronounce marginalize?
Say MAR-jih-nuh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrdʒɪnəlaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːdʒɪnəlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marginalize?
Marginalize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR). Broken into parts: MAR · jih · nuh · lyze.
Is marginalize pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmɑːdʒɪnəlaɪz/ (MAH-jih-nuh-lyze).