How to pronounce materialize
Say it like muh-TIR-ee-uh-lyze. Materialize has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIR).
- muh
- TIR
- ee
- uh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Materialize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep 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.
- lyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of materialize
American and British speakers say materialize in essentially the same way: /məˈtɪriəˌlaɪz/ in the US and /məˈtɪriəlaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-TIR-ee-uh-lyze.
What does materialize mean?
- To cause to take physical form, or to cause an object to appear.
- To take physical form, to appear seemingly from nowhere.
- To become real (of a plan, idea, etc.); to come to fruition.
Where does materialize come from?
From material + -ize.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- incorporate
- happen
- materialise
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying materialize
How do you pronounce materialize?
Say muh-TIR-ee-uh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /məˈtɪriəˌlaɪz/. In British English it is /məˈtɪriəlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in materialize?
Materialize has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIR). Broken into parts: muh · TIR · ee · uh · lyze.
Do Americans and Brits say materialize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈtɪriəˌlaɪz/ and the British form is /məˈtɪriəlaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.