How to pronounce medicalize
Say it like MED-ih-kuh-lyze. Medicalize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MED).
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- MED
- ih
- kuh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Medicalize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep 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 medicalize
American and British speakers say medicalize in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛdɪkəlaɪz/ in the US and /ˈmɛdɪkəlaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MED-ih-kuh-lyze.
What does medicalize mean?
- To make medical; to convert or reduce to a branch of medicine; especially, to pathologize.
Where does medicalize come from?
From medical + -ize.
Questions about saying medicalize
How do you pronounce medicalize?
Say MED-ih-kuh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛdɪkəlaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈmɛdɪkəlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in medicalize?
Medicalize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MED). Broken into parts: MED · ih · kuh · lyze.
Do Americans and Brits say medicalize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛdɪkəlaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈmɛdɪkəlaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.